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February 21, 2007
Learn About Blindness, Online
For Immediate Release (Winnetka, IL) Learning about blindness can be a mouse-click away with the help of a course through The Hadley School for the Blind.
"Blindness Basics," is an interactive, tuition-free Web course that allows a person to apply knowledge of the blindness field to real-life situations. The course is open to students in the Professional Education Program and acts as an orientation for anyone working within a blindness organization.
This accessible e-learning course presents important information about blindness in various formats. In Lesson 1, many misconceptions about blindness are addressed, in addition to successful techniques for interacting with visually impaired people. Computer simulations give students the opportunity to decide what words or actions are appropriate in various situations. Lesson 2 presents the history, relevant laws and attributes of the service delivery and educational systems of the blindness field, through radio interviews. Magazine articles in Lesson 3 explain the stages of adjustment and common causes of visual impairment, as well as the characteristics of deafblindness. Finally in Lesson 4, journal articles present how persons who are visually impaired can become self-sufficient and independent.
"The interactive aspects of this course help students make the information their own in an enjoyable way," said George Abbott, Hadley's Dean of Educational Programs and Instruction. "Anyone who works in a school, agency or other organization involved with people who are visually impaired can benefit from this course."
CONTACT: Student Services The Hadley School for the Blind Phone: (800) 526-9909 or (847) 446-8111 Fax: (847) 446-0855 Email: student_services@hadley.edu
### Editor's Note: The Hadley School for the Blind is the largest worldwide distance educator of blind and visually impaired people. Since its founding by William Hadley and Dr. E.V.L. Brown in 1920, all of Hadley's distance education courses have been provided free of charge. Today, the school serves over 10,000 students annually in all 50 states and 100 countries. Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations and corporations to fund its programs. For more information, please call 1-800-323-4238 or visit us at www.hadley.edu.
Posted by Nancy at February 21, 2007 09:55 AM