Dec 2, 2024 | Connecticut, Lifestyle, News
Mark Arenson, Director of Social Emotional Support at Hadley, joined us via Zoom to share the wide range of free programs offered by Hadley. These include technology training, daily living skills, recreation, workforce preparation, braille, and support for adjusting...
Dec 2, 2024 | Connecticut, Lifestyle, News
We gobbled ‘til we wobbled at the annual Thanksgiving Dinner, graciously hosted by the Ledyard Lions at the Gales Ferry Firehouse. Their only request was for each of us to bring a nonperishable food item to support the local food pantry. As always, the dinner was...
Nov 26, 2024 | Connecticut, Lifestyle, News
We are thrilled to share that Wendy Lusk has been honored as Executive Director of the Year by the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce! While Wendy was away on vacation, President Scott Skinner kindly accepted the award on her behalf at the Chamber Breakfast on...
Oct 26, 2024 | Connecticut, Lifestyle, News
Christine Telford from the Helen Keller National Center spoke about the origins of haptics, a form of non-verbal communication that uses touch to convey information. This method is primarily used by individuals who are deafblind. Christine demonstrated how structured...
Oct 18, 2024 | Connecticut, Lifestyle, News
Each year we hold a pancake breakfast in recognition of White Cane Safety Day. This is a national observance celebrated on October 15 of each year since 1964. The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the...
