By 2050 the number of Americans with visual impairment is expected to double.

Thanks to your support, Hadley is helping this growing population adjust to life with vision loss so they can thrive--at home, at work and in the community.

When he became blind at the age of 55, William Hadley found new purpose by helping others, like himself, who lost their vision later in life.  A teacher with a love of knowledge and reading, he revolutionized learning for people who are blind and visually impaired by offering "braille by mail," free of charge. 

That was 100 years ago. 

While much has changed since 1920, the organization William Hadley founded continues to help the under-served population of adults with vision loss through distance learning. Thanks to the generosity of Hadley's donors, this is provided at no charge to learners, their families and professionals in the field. 

For over a century, Hadley has created personalized learning opportunities that empower adults with vision loss or blindness to thrive--at home, at work and in their communities.

Here are some of their stories.