National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island
Address
69 Fourth Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-2606
Description:
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities.
Chapters
The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter.
The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Services
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Description
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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 9:00AM-5:00PM
Intake Process:
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
Program Fees:
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
NFB RI
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 9, 2019
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.
Hours
Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
Eligibility
Legally blind
Fees
Membership $10/yearly. Suggested donation/ US Braille Monitor Subscription $40/yearly
Intake Procedure
Register with NFB at Large online or by printing the membership form and mailing in. Subscribe to the RI discussion listserve by emailing the word "subscribe" to community-request@nfbri.org. Contact local organization/ chapter to join monthly meetings.
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
Mailing
PO Box 14404
East Providence, RI 02914
Physical (Primary)
69 Fourth Street
East Providence, RI 02914
Contacts
Grace Pires
Primary Contact
President
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 433-2606
Greater Providence Chapter
(401) 484-5892
Mount Hope Chapter
(401) 380-6942
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