Rhode Island Low Vision and Blindness Resources

Rhode Island 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.

Our Location:

799 West Boylston Street
Suite 140
Worcester, MA 01606

(888) 211-6933

*Note — this e-mail is regularly monitored

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:

  • Local: (401)-738-1013
    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.