Rhode Island Low Vision and Blindness Resources
New England Low Vision and Blindness offers Rhode Island (RI)
a full suite of low vision and blindness products and training services.
Top Low Vision and Blindness Resource in Rhode Island (RI)
New England Low Vision and Blindness: (NELVB)
What sets NELVB apart is our proven expertise across three key areas:
Technology
We offer clients access to nearly 100% of the industry's leading brands—providing the widest range of top-shelf assistive technology solutions available.
Training
Our personalized training is delivered by seasoned Assistive Technology Specialists who are tested, trusted, and deeply experienced—ensuring each client receives the guidance they need to succeed.
Care
Above all, we are defined by the compassionate, client-centered care we provide to everyone we serve.
799 West Boylston Street
Suite 140
Worcester, MA 01606
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At New England Low Vision and Blindness (NELVB), we empower individuals of all ages through compassionate care, personalized training, and leading-edge assistive technology. As a full-service provider, we offer nearly every solution for low vision and blindness—many of which can be brought right to your door.
Our experienced Assistive Technology Specialists help clients find and learn the right tools to meet personal, educational, and professional goals. We provide expert guidance on low vision aids, magnifiers, blindness products, iOS and Android accessibility, Amazon Alexa, and macular degeneration resources—ensuring complete support for your journey.
Visit our showroom or schedule a no-obligation assessment at home, school, or work for a relaxed, one-on-one demonstration.
Additional Rhode Island Resources:
Eye Care Professionals
43 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: (401) 941-3322
Email: insightri@gmail.coim
Doctors:
- Dr. Donna Gavin
Locations:
Koch Eye Wakefield
20 Hampton Way
Bldg #1A
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-783-7009
Koch Eye North Kingstown
7805 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: 401-294-1010
By appointment only.
St. James Surgery Center
444 Quaker Lane
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-384-6537
By appointment only.
Koch Eye Warwick - Toll Gate
566 Toll Gate Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-738-4800
Koch Eye Warwick - Greenwich
615 Greenwich Avenue
Suite 10
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-244-5186
Koch Eye Cranston - LASIK
2000 Chapel View Boulevard
Suite 100
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-227-4010
Koch Eye Woonsocket
166 Cass Avenue
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone: 401-769-2511
Doctors:
- Michael O'Brien, M.D.
- Terry Alexandrou, M.D.
- Alex Gerber, D.O.
- Nermin Graise, M.D.
- Visit https://www.kocheye.com/practitioners for others
Veterans Administration
Low Vision Rehabilitation
623 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
Phone: (401)-273-7100
Website: https://www.providence.va.gov
Educational Resources (Pending)
Government Agencies (Pending)
Healthcare Providers (Pending)
Non-Profit Organizations
Ocean State Center for Independent Living – OSCIL
1944 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone:
Toll Free: (866)-857-1161
Email: info@oscil.org
Website: https://www.oscil.org/
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908-1991
Phone: (401) 456-8072
Website: https://sherlockcenter.ric.edu/
Funding Resources
Rhode Island Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
40 Fountain Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401.421.7005
Website: www.ors.ri.gov/SBVI.html
About:
Helps individuals determine eligibility and access assistive devices through personalized support and state-funded resources.