Description:
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to adults who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state.
Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Services
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Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Intake Process:
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Program Fees:
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated.
Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Eligibility:
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
Insight; Formerly Rhode Island Association of the Blind
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 16, 2022
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-4:00PM; Chair Caning Shop: Mon-Fri 8:00AM-3:00PM
Required Documents
Eye exam report from personal doctor.
Eligibility
Anyone who is blind or visually impaired, in many cases friends and family members as well.
Fees
Varies. Most services are free, some have a small fee associated. Low vision services are covered by most major health insurance companies including Medicare, Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Patients are responsible for any co-payments associated with their plan.
Intake Procedure
Brief phone interview, review of eye exam report, brief in-home visit with social worker
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
43 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02888
Mailing
43 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02888-6400
Contacts
Christopher Butler
Executive Director
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 941-3322
Fax
(401) 941-3356
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