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Beyond Braille: Hadley creates resources for people with visual impairments

The Winnetka nonprofit has been serving people with visual impairments for over 100 years.

By Sarah Stark
   

Around 12 million people in America over the age of 40 have a visual impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For Low Vision Awareness Month, Reset checks in with Winnetka-based nonprofit Hadley about its free tools and resources for people with vision loss nationwide.

GUESTS: Julie Tye, president and CEO, Hadley

Douglas Walker, chief innovation officer, Hadley

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