Insights from Future In Sight

July 28, 2020

The number of individuals who are 55 years of age and older and living with visual impairments or blindness in New Hampshire is growing. Older adults with visual impairments need to acquire specific skills to adjust to life after vision loss. Providing the necessary training and support so that older Granite Staters who are blind or vision-impaired can remain in their home, be active and maintain as much independence as possible is a priority for both Future In Sight and the Services for the Blind and Vision-Impaired (SBVI) office within the NH Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation....

July 28, 2020

Contracted by the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Future In Sight is delivering new programs for older blind individuals....

July 28, 2020

The Future in Sight video series about the White Cane continues with this second installment. In this video Orientation and Mobility Specialist Michael Mulligan provides a hands on demonstration of how the white cane is used to navigate your environment safely and with confidence....

July 8, 2020

Future in Sight is developing a video series about the White Cane, its use, meaning and impact on the community....

July 2, 2020

Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments are a critical element in the education of students who are blind or visually impaired. There are not enough of these specialized teachers, especially in New Hampshire....

July 1, 2020

Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments are a critical element in the education of students who are blind or visually impaired. There are not enough of these specialized teachers, especially in New Hampshire. To address that challenge, New Hampshire’s Future In Sight and the School for Global Inclusion and Social Development (SGISD) at University of Massachusetts Boston share a commitment to the preparation and continued education of professionals who work in the vision field....

June 17, 2020

Celebrated since June 19, 1865, Juneteenth is often referred to as our Second Independence Day, a day when formerly enslaved people celebrated their freedom....

June 12, 2020

The white cane may appear to be simply a long white stick that people use to find their way, but it is much more than that. The white cane is a symbol and tool of independence for people who are blind and visually impaired....

June 3, 2020

 NH Parent Connect is hosting an online workshop to help parents of children with visual impairments gear up for a great summer. Planning some family fun is high on all of our lists....

May 28, 2020

As part of our Adult Activities, Future In Sight Occupational Therapist Michelle Dowling, a certified yoga instructor, hosted an online event last month to teach some easy methods of toning and staying fit in the comfort of our homes....

May 11, 2020

Last month, when we let you know that we would not be able to hold a typical Walk for Sight in June, we knew we had to create something fun and meaningful – and capable of raising the funds we count on to deliver our specialized vision services....

April 17, 2020

Each April since 1974, a week is set aside to appreciate the impact volunteers make on civic life, in the community, in nonprofit organizations and on the well-being of our friends and neighbors....

April 10, 2020

Throughout the year there are periodic times of reflection. They could occur at the change of seasons, start of a new school year, a milestone birthday or anniversary....

April 6, 2020

Our Orientation & Mobility Specialists continually explore new technologies, devices and aids that assist those with vision impairments. In this video, O & M Specialist Michael Mulligan tells us about the features and performance of the WeWalk Cane....

March 25, 2020

The NH-TEAP program (Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program) is offered by Future In Sight, serving residents of all ages, throughout NH. NH-TEAP provides specialized landline telephone equipment for those who find it difficult or impossible to use standard telephones due to a disability....