IN-SIGHT

Living Well with Vision Loss: Woonsocket
2022-09-20 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Woonsocket Senior Center
An estimated 22,000 Rhode Islanders are living with a visual impairment, which is expected to dramatically increase as the Baby Boomer generation ages. However, living with a visual impairment does not mean people must give up on the things they love. It just means learning to adapt to a new way of doing those things.
Living with Vision Loss is a free one-hour workshop facilitated by IN-SIGHT Executive Director Christopher Butler and Client Outreach Coordinator Doreen Holmes that includes answers to the following frequently asked questions:
– What are some of the most common causes of vision loss?
– What is the vision loss adjustment process?
– What services are available to help people with this adjustment?
– How can family, friends, and caregivers be most helpful?
– If you don’t have a visual impairment, how can you decrease your chances of
developing one in the future?
This workshop is ideal for people age 55+, whether they have a visual impairment or not. It is also helpful for family members, friends, caregivers, staff members, volunteers, and anyone else interested in learning how to help people with visual impairments to live independent and active life.

Living Well with Vision Loss: Hopkinton
2022-09-22 12:30 - 13:30 | Hopkinton Senior Center

Living Well with Vision Loss: Narragansett
2022-09-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Narragansett Senior Center
An estimated 22,000 Rhode Islanders are living with a visual impairment, which is expected to dramatically increase as the Baby Boomer generation ages. However, living with a visual impairment does not mean people must give up on the things they love. It just means learning to adapt to a new way of doing those things.
Living with Vision Loss is a free one-hour workshop facilitated by IN-SIGHT Executive Director Christopher Butler and Client Outreach Coordinator Doreen Holmes that includes answers to the following frequently asked questions:
– What are some of the most common causes of vision loss?
– What is the vision loss adjustment process?
– What services are available to help people with this adjustment?
– How can family, friends, and caregivers be most helpful?
– If you don’t have a visual impairment, how can you decrease your chances of
developing one in the future?
This workshop is ideal for people age 55+, whether they have a visual impairment or not. It is also helpful for family members, friends, caregivers, staff members, volunteers, and anyone else interested in learning how to help people with visual impairments to live independent and active

Living Well with Diabetes
2022-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
While over time, diabetes can lead to vision loss and eventually blindness. The good news is that by learning to control your diabetes, you can help
reduce the chances of losing additional vision.
Join us for a seminar that will provide practical information about how to keep your diabetes under control, how it can affect your vision, treatment options, and tools for managing your blood
glucose levels.
Local nurse Alexis Budlong-Springer of Diabetes Education Services and Amy Rumanowski, a clinical pharmacy specialist at Brown Medicine, will co-facilitate this informative hands-on workshop. A light lunch will be provided. This workshop is open to clients and families.

Newport VISION Group
2022-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | MLK Community Center, 20 Dr Marcus Wheatland Blvd, Newport, RI, 02840, United States

Office Closed
2022-10-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2022-12-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-01-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-16 08:00 - 16:00 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States

Boston Duck Tour
2022-10-12 09:30 - 17:30 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
This event is sold out.

Cranston VISION Group
2022-11-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Cranston Senior Center, 1070 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI, 02920, United States

Lincoln VISION Group
2022-11-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Lincoln Senior Center, 150 Jenckes Hill Road, Lincoln, RI, 02865, United States

Living with Vision Loss: Coventry
2022-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Coventry Senior Center
An estimated 22,000 Rhode Islanders are living with a visual impairment, which is expected to dramatically increase as the Baby Boomer generation ages. However, living with a visual impairment does not mean people must give up on the things they love. It just means learning to adapt to a new way of doing those things.
Living with Vision Loss is a free one-hour workshop facilitated by IN-SIGHT Executive Director Christopher Butler, and Client Outreach Coordinator Doreen Holmes that includes answers to the following frequently asked questions:
– What are some of the most common causes of vision loss?
– What is the vision loss adjustment process?
– What services are available to help people with this adjustment?
– How can family, friends, and caregivers be most helpful?
– If you don’t have a visual impairment, how can you decrease your chances of
developing one in the future?
This workshop is ideal for people age 55+, whether they have a visual impairment or not. It is also helpful for family members, friends, caregivers, staff members, volunteers, and anyone interested in learning how to help people with visual impairments live independent and active lives.

Ceramics
2022-11-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2022-12-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Mudstsone Studios, 30 Cutler Street, Warren, RI, 02885, United States
Join us at Mudstone Studios for one or both of our upcoming ceramics workshops.
These pre-holiday sessions will be in an open studio format where everyone is invited to work on their ideas.
Projects are made using clay molded by each participant, maximizing creativity. Staff from Mudstone Studios and IN-SIGHT are available to offer guidance and support.
Mudstone Studios is located at 30 Cutler Street in Warren, RI, and is accessible via the RIde program. This is a donor-funded program offered at no cost to IN-SIGHT clients.

Holiday Crafts
2022-12-19 10:00 - 12:30 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
Join us for a unique open craft workshop just in time for the holidays. Make some decorations for your home or fashion some unique gifts to give to others.
Let your creativity run wild as you use various materials and supplies to make your custom projects.
IN-SIGHT staff will be available to assist as needed, and some sample projects will be available for inspiration.
This is a donor-funded program offered at no cost to IN-SIGHT clients. A light lunch will also be provided.
For more information, contact Lucille at (401) 941-3322 x121 or via email at lgaboriault@in-sight.org.

South Kingstown VISION Group
2023-02-07 10:00 - 11:30 | South Kingstown Senior Center, 25 St. Dominic Road, South Kingstown, RI, United States
VISION Groups are a great resource for:
– People were recently diagnosed with a visual impairment.
– Those who have been living with vision loss for a while.
– Anyone supporting a person with a visual impairment, including spouses, adult children, friends, and caregivers.
At these events, IN-SIGHT staffers Chris Butler, Lucille Gaboriault, and Doreen Holmes will be available to answer any questions that you might have. They will also offer an overview of available resources to help you increase your confidence.
You will also meet and hear from people in a similar situation to yours and learn how they have overcome some of the same issues you may be currently experiencing.
VISION Groups are open to everyone, and you can attend the most convenient meeting.
You don’t need to pre-register to attend.
For more information, contact Lucille at (401) 941-3322, ext. 121, or email at lgaboriault@in-sight.org.

Yoga
2023-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | INSIGHT
These free one-hour workshops are held at IN-SIGHT. Everyone follows along at their own pace and comfort. This group is perfect for beginners as well as folks who have some Yoga experience. A Yoga mat is provided to each participant at no charge thanks to grants from the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and BankNewport. For more information fill in the contact form below.

Yoga
2023-03-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States

Yoga
2023-03-29 10:30 - 11:30 | IN-SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
These free one-hour workshops are held at IN-SIGHT. Everyone follows along at their own pace and comfort. This group is perfect for beginners as well as folks who have some Yoga experience. A Yoga mat is provided to each participant at no charge thanks to grants from the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation and BankNewport. For more information, fill in the contact form below.

Introduction to OrCam
2023-03-30 11:00 - 12:30 | IN-SGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
OrCam MyEye is a breakthrough, wearable artificial intelligence device for people who are blind or visually impaired, enabling you to access the world independently, read text from any surface, recognize faces, identify colors and products, and more.
Join Marilyn Davidson for a hands-on demonstration of this unique device.

Introduction to OrCam
2023-03-30 13:30 - 14:30 | IN-SGHT, 43 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI, 02888, United States
Join local OrCam representative Marilyn Davidson for this informative, hands-on demonstration of OrCam’s popular MyEye, “a revolutionary voice-activated device that attaches to virtually any glasses. It can read text from a book, smartphone screen, or any other surface, recognize faces, help you shop independently, work efficiently, and live more independently! OrCam MyEye conveys visual information audibly, in real-time and offline.” During this workshop, you will have time to try the device and have your questions answered.

401 Gives
2023-04-01 | RI

Going Blind Film Screening
2023-04-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI, United States
Going Blind is a feature-length documentary about vision loss in the United States. It interweaves Joseph Lovett’s struggle to keep his glaucoma at bay with the stories of six people he meets dealing with different sight loss levels.
While initially living with a visual impairment can be overwhelming, this film demonstrates how much is available regarding vision enhancement techniques, low vision services, and technology to engage people with sight loss.
The film is an excellent resource for those with vision loss and family and friends struggling to understand the process and the best ways to adapt emotionally and practically.
After the free screening of the film, there will be an opportunity for questions and answers. Information about resources will also be available.
Due to limited space, pre-registration is required.
