IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI
02888 helps blind persons develop skills in communication,
mobility, orientation, self-care, and homemaking.
IN-SIGHT assists those having problems with
aging and blindness. IN-SIGHT radio broadcasts
readings of newspapers, magazines and books for
the blind and visually impaired. Call 941-3322.
Saving Sight conducts glaucoma screening
programs and public information campaigns to detect
and fight causes of blindness. Call 738-1150.
State Services for the Blind and Visually
Impaired provides vocational rehabilitation, counseling,
medical evaluation, home teaching, and other services.
Call 222-2300 or 222-3010 (TTY).
Any resident 65 or older who does not have
an ophthalmologist can receive no cost medical eye
care services through the EyeCare America Seniors
Program. Call the Help Line at 1-800-222-EYES
(3937).
Persons who have a visual impairment or
physical disability that hinders them from using traditional
library materials may borrow books and magazines
in large print, braille, or talking books on cassette
or disc, free of charge, through Talking Books
Plus. Call 222-5800.
Machines and materials are shipped free directly
through the U.S. mail. However, the statewide
library delivery system allows homebound persons
to return materials through their local public library.