| Who are we?
Founded in 1952, ICEVI is an international association
of some 4,000 individuals and organizations located in 155 countries that
strives to expand educational opportunities for people with visual impairments.
Founded in 1920, The Hadley School for the Blind is a worldwide educator
that provides distance education to thousands of visually impaired people,
their families and professionals in the blindness field. Hadley serves
more than 9,000 people in 100 countries. The school is accredited by three
agencies and its instructors work with students one-on-one via telephone,
mail and email.
Who can participate in the GLOBE ALL Program?
The program is open to any individual associated
with ICEVI. GLOBE ALL offers a variety of courses appropriate for blindness
service providers including teachers, aides and support staff. In addition,
blind and visually impaired students and their families may enroll.
What kinds of courses are available?
The courses cover a wide range of subjects including
English braille, abacus, the use of raised markers, independent living
skills, support groups, adjusting with blindness and technology. Hadley
is a leader in distance learning for people who are visually impaired.
The Hadley catalog provides details about the more than 90 courses offered,
all completely free of charge. The catalog can be found online at www.hadley-school.org
or can be requested in large print, audio, braille or on computer diskette.
Do I need access to a computer to take a course?
A computer is not necessary to take a Hadley course;
however, email is a good option for sending and receiving course materials
and for corresponding with instructors. Course materials and correspondence
can also be sent through the mail in large print, braille or on audiocassette.
What does it cost to participate in the GLOBE ALL Program?
All courses are available completely free of charge.
What confirmation will I receive when I complete a course?
When you register for a course through the GLOBE
ALL program, you should indicate that you are associated with ICEVI. Then,
when you successfully complete the course, you will receive a certificate
signed by the presidents of both ICEVI and Hadley.
How can I get a list of courses and enroll?
Please visit our Web site, www.hadley-school.org,
for details on the more than 90 courses offered. Catalogs may also be
obtained by mailing in the postcard below. Contact us by phone at (847)
446-8111 or email at student_services@hadley-school.org
For more information, visit us on the Web at www.hadley-school.org
or www.icevi.org |