11/1/24
Union Leader: Technology helps make voting accessible for all
10/2/24
WSAK, WSHK, WPKM and WOKQ: President & CEO Randy Pierce is a guest on Perspectives to talk about the voting process being fully accessible in NH starting with the 2024 election
8/22/24
Bedford Bulletin: Rotary learns about Future in Sight
5/18/24
WMUR: Walk for Sight in Concord raises more than $100,000 for Future in Sight
12/6/23
NH Business Review: President & CEO Randy Pierce Named as an NH Top 200 Influential Business Leader
8/2/23
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation: A New Hampshire where voting is accessible
5/5/23
102.1 & 105.3 The Shark: Real Life Inspiration Randy Pierce is Gearing Up for the New Hampshire Walk For Sight
4/19/23
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Peterborough native Calle Walton to be grand marshal at 20th annual Walk for Sight
4/30/23
Concord Monitor: Calle Walton to be Grand Marshal of Future In Sight's Fundraising Walk
11/22/22
Stepping Stones Magazine: There's a Better Future In Sight
6/7/2022
NH Gives Interview - Future In Sight
2/18/2022
NHPR: Risk management: The barriers for N.H.’s blind and visually impaired people in winter
12/17/21
New Hampshire Business Review: Pierce joins Future In Sight as new president, CEO
12/9/21
Foster's Daily Democrat: Names to Know
11/29/21
Concord Monitor: Randy Pierce was perfect to lead Future in Sight. Now, he is
06/08/21
Union Leader: David Morgan: Shortage of teachers for blind and visually impaired students
05/07/21
Promising Practices: New Hampshire partnerships support students with vision impairments
04/22/21
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Pandemic hits workers with disabilities hard.
04/24/21
Concord Monitor: Workers with disabilities hit hard.
04/06/21
Seacoast Online: Blind and visually impaired teens adapt to Zoom for social activities.
01/27/21
New Hampshire Business Review: Future In Sight.
Press Releases
May 16, 2024
Over $100,000 Raised for Saturday’s Walk For Sight in Downtown Concord
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Social Media Star Sam Seavey to Grand Marshal Walk For Sight in Concord
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Read More trending_flatNovember 30, 2023
Future In Sight launches trainings on NH’s Accessible Voting System
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NH Actress Calle Walton to Grand Marshal the 20th Annual Walk For Sight
Calle Walton, New Hampshire native and star of “In The Dark” on The CW Network, will Grand Marshal the 20th Annual Walk For Sight on Saturday, May 20th in Downtown Concord, NH!...
Read More trending_flatNovember 22, 2021
Future In Sight Appoints Randy Pierce as New President and Chief Executive Officer
The Future In Sight Board of Directors announced at its Annual Meeting that Randy Pierce has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer....
Read More trending_flatOctober 7, 2021
Governor Sununu Proclaims October 2021 as White Cane & Dog Guide Users Awareness Month
The white cane and dog guide, in addition to being practical mobility tools, serves as a symbol of dignity, freedom, and independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatAugust 26, 2021
Future In Sight Announces Departure of CEO David Morgan and Appoints Timothy F. Murray Interim CEO
The Future In Sight Board of Directors has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer David Morgan....
Read More trending_flatJune 14, 2021
Future In Sight, Concord-based nonprofit, steps up with bold new salary, benefit incentives to end teacher shortage for students who are blind, visually impaired
New Hampshire needs more teachers for students who are blind and visually impaired. Future In Sight, a nonprofit dedicated to improving lives for those with visual impairments, is pleased to announce that it is offering higher, more competitive salaries and benefits to recruit more teachers from across the country. The Concord-based agency is hosting a free virtual webinar on June 24 at 3 p.m. to offer more information....
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Future In Sight names Sarah Melasecca as Director of Adult Services
Last month Future In Sight named Sarah Melasecca as the new Director of Adult Services. Sarah brings a broad and deep experience leading programs that serve adults and seniors with a range of disabilities with the goal of maximizing their independence....
Read More trending_flatNovember 25, 2020
Future In Sight Receives Grant from the Oleonda Jameson Trust
Future In Sight recently received a grant from the Oleonda Jameson Trust to provide a range of vision rehabilitation services for New Hampshire seniors and elderly adults who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatNovember 24, 2020
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund Awards Grant to Future in Sight
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund announces the awarding of $117,384 in grants to six non-profit organizations in New Hampshire and Maine....
Read More trending_flatNovember 9, 2020
Grant from the Ella F. Anderson Trust to Support Future In Sight
Future In Sight recently received a grant from the Ella F. Anderson Trust, BNY Mellon, N.A., Trustee. This grant from the Trust supports Future In Sight’s vision rehabilitation services for elderly clients in Nashua, making a positive impact on residents with profound vision loss through Future In Sight since 2004....
Read More trending_flatSeptember 30, 2020
Future In Sight names Sherry Burbank as Director, Youth Services
Earlier this month Future In Sight named Sherry Burbank as their Director of Youth Services. In this newly expanded position, Sherry will oversee education teams, research, recreational activities and services that are specifically designed to meet the wide range of needs of NH youth who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatJuly 28, 2020
New Technology Programs for Older Blind Individuals
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....
Read More trending_flatJuly 1, 2020
Collaboration Announced to Meet Demand for Credentialed Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments in Region
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....
Read More trending_flatMarch 16, 2020
A Message from the President & CEO: Future In Sight Service Delivery Shift
We at Future In Sight are committed to continuing to do our best work under these challenging and evolving circumstances. Protecting the well-being of staff and those we serve is paramount – as is providing critical vision services to individuals of all ages who depend on us....
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Future In Sight Announces Collaboration with Susan LaVenture to launch NH Parent Connect
We are so pleased to collaborate with Susan LaVenture, who among other accomplishments served as the Executive Director of National Association of Parents of Visually Impaired Children. As David Morgan, President & CEO of Future In Sight puts it, “Susan brings a wealth of expertise in building statewide parent networks. We are thrilled to have her on board.” Susan will be facilitating our first workshop for parents on March 28, 2020, here at our Walker Street location in Concord, which will mark the start of our efforts to form NH Parent Connect....
Read More trending_flatFebruary 6, 2020
New Future In Sight Website; Highlights & Accessibility Features
We are excited to announce that Future In Sight officially launched a redesigned website at FutureInSight.org on February 1st! This is an important shift for the organization in an effort to incorporate more website accessibility features, expand offerings and improve the overall user experience....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 3, 2020
Future In Sight Volunteers Receive 2019 Jo Adcock Award
Last month, Cliff Smith and Carol Laliberte were each presented with the Jo Adcock Service Award for 2019. This award recognizes outstanding volunteer service, dedication to serving individuals with visual impairments and a commitment to the field of blindness. We are thrilled to recognize these two very special people and present them both with this well-deserved honor....
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Future In Sight Names Jane Driscoll as VP Development, Marketing and Communications
The Future In Sight Board of Directors announced at its Annual Meeting that Randy Pierce has been appointed as the next President and Chief Executive Officer....
Read More trending_flatDecember 11, 2018
Longtime Client and Volunteer Receives Annual Service Award from Future In Sight
On November 29th, during the annual meeting and celebration of the Board of Directors the Client Services Committee of Future In Sight presented Frank Haley with the 2018 Jo Adcock Service Award....
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Future In Sight Grows Team with New Director of Education, Announces New Partnership
Organization is working towards educational advancement for students with sight impairments as the 2018-2018 school year approaches....
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D. Morgan’s Interview with Tom Raffio
Tom Raffio of Northeast Delta Dental Radio recently took the time to sit down with David Morgan. In this 20 minute interview they discuss a myriad of topics ranging from the critical issues faced by NH’s blind and visually impaired community to the numerous ways individuals can get involved with the mission of Future In Sight. I encourage you to take a listen to this podcast. As always, we welcome and appreciate your comments....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 9, 2018
Association Receives Support from People’s United Community Foundation
The Association is appreciative of the continued support from the People’s United Community Foundation. Their award of $2,500 for orientation and mobility services will provide assistance to the elderly, working-aged adults, and children in the communities we serve....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 9, 2018
Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund supports the mission of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind
The New Hampshire Association for the Blind received a $2,000 grant from the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund to support its Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Program....
Read More trending_flatNovember 29, 2017
Chester Couple Receives Association’s Jo Adcock Service Award
On November 15th, during an inaugural appreciation reception that was hosted by Future In Sight the Client Services Committee surprised John and Jayne Nucci of Chester with the 2017 Jo Adcock Service Award....
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Future In Sight Elects Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2018
October 19, 2017 – At the recent annual meeting of Future In Sight’s Board of Directors the following individuals were elected to serve as officers for the 2018 Fiscal Year:...
Read More trending_flatNovember 9, 2017
Future In Sight’s Board of Directors Announces New Members
At the annual meeting of the Board of Directors in October 2017, Randy Pierce, Chairman of the Board announced the nomination of the following individuals to serve as Directors of the Board....
Read More trending_flatJune 19, 2017
Strawbery Banke and Future In Sight Partner on Interpretive Initiative
Strawbery Banke Museum and Future In Sight (formerly the NH Association for the Blind) are both among the six beneficiaries of the Roger R. & Theresa S. Thompson Foundation Fund....
Read More trending_flatJune 14, 2017
Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund Supports the Mission of Future In Sight
Future In Sight was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Bishop’s Charitable Assistance Fund to support the New Hampshire Lives and Thrives Program, which provides critical vision rehabilitation services and offsets the costs of adaptive aids and devices, which do not receive insurance reimbursement....
Read More trending_flatApril 20, 2017
Future In Sight Partners with Crotched Mountain ATECH Services
Future In Sight has partnered with Crotched Mountain Foundation’s ATECH Services to run the vision loss education program formerly offered by ATECH Services. The agreement allows Future In Sight to expand the availability of education services for blind and visually impaired children across the state....
Read More trending_flatMarch 20, 2017
Concord Nonprofit to Host Collaborative Gathering on the Future of Sight
Future In Sight, formerly known as the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, will be hosting Opening Space for the Future of Sight on April 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, New Hampshire....
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New Hampshire Association for the Blind changes name to Future In Sight
Today, New Hampshire Association for the Blind announced it will be transitioning to a new name – Future In Sight. The Concord-based nonprofit organization works with those who are blind and visually impaired, helping them develop the skills to live independent, fulfilling lives at home, at work, at school, and in the community....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 9, 2017
Sharing Cook on Concord
Brad Cook recently attended a Future In Sight mission tour at our offices in Concord. In his recent article for Cook on Concord published in the NH Business Review he shares his experience. Click here for the complete article....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 2, 2017
Future In Sight Accepting Nominations for Annual Access Award
The Advocacy Committee of Future In Sight, in recent years, has been aware of New Hampshire companies, organizations and individuals who have made their facilities, programs and information accessible for persons who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatNovember 17, 2016
2016 Jo Adcock Service Award Presented to Randy Pierce
On November 12th, during a celebratory fundraising dinner that was hosted by the organization 2020 Vision Quest, the New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s Client Services Committee surprised Randy Pierce of Nashua with the 2016 Jo Adcock Service Award....
Read More trending_flatNovember 16, 2016
Joint Programming to Take Place with Strawbery Banke
Strawbery Banke is celebrating being one of six beneficiaries of the Roger R. & Theresa S. Thompson Foundation Fund on two levels. First, the Thompson Fund announced the award of a $20,000 grant to Strawbery Banke for a new Botanical Sciences program to complement the Horticulture Center now, in development....
Read More trending_flatOctober 7, 2016
Keene State College Receives Award for Accessibility
The New Hampshire Association for the Blind honored Keene State College as the 2016 recipient of its annual Access Award. The award is presented to a New Hampshire individual, corporation, or organization that demonstrates exceptional and innovative efforts to provide enhanced access and to eliminate barriers for those who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatSeptember 15, 2016
New Partnership with eSight to Bring Innovative Eyewear Technology to NH and Beyond
The New Hampshire Association for the Blind has been chosen by eSight, a Toronto based firm, as their Regional Clinical Assessment Partner for their innovative, wearable, electronic, assistive technology designed specifically for individuals with low vision....
Read More trending_flatAugust 30, 2016
NH Association for the Blind Partners with Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
iCanConnect is a federal program designed to help individuals with combined hearing and vision loss to connect with family, friends and community. It was established by the FCC in an effort to comply with the 21st Century Video and Communications Accessibility Act, a federal law that required people with disabilities to have access to modern communications technology that enable distance communication....
Read More trending_flatAugust 25, 2016
NH Association for the Blind to Pilot an Accessible Materials and Technology Study
With a generous grant from the New Hampshire Department of Education a research pilot study will be implemented which will seek to provide a small team of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI’s) with an introduction to Communities of Practice (CoPs), additional education in available assistive technologies and common ways to leverage technology to accelerate learning, as well as strategies to provide timely and cost effective accessible materials to students with vision impairment....
Read More trending_flatDecember 9, 2015
Community Conversations with David S. Morgan
With only 6 days as the Association’s new President & CEO, David sits down with Concord TV’s Doris Ballard to share his experiences and his goals for the future of NH residents living with low vision or blindness....
Read More trending_flatNovember 9, 2015
NH Association for the Blind Hires David Morgan to be new CEO
The Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, the only statewide organization dedicated to the advancement of the independence of persons who are blind or visually impaired, is pleased to announce that David S. Morgan will be our new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective at the end of November....
Read More trending_flatJune 22, 2015
2015 Access Award Presented to Currier Museum
The New Hampshire Association for the Blind honored the Currier Museum of Art as the 2015 recipient of its annual Access Award. The award is presented to a New Hampshire individual, corporation, or organization that demonstrates exceptional and innovative effort to provide enhanced access and to eliminate barriers for those who are blind or visually impaired....
Read More trending_flatApril 9, 2015
George Theriault Announces Retirement
George Theriault, President and CEO of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2015....
Read More trending_flatFebruary 9, 2015
Association Receives Generous Donation from The Derryfield School
The 6th grade English class at The Derryfield School recently presented Stephanie Hurd of the Association with a check for more than $500 during a recent presentation....
Read More trending_flatJanuary 1, 2015
Association’s Advocacy Committee Promotes Service Animal Awareness
The Advocacy Committee of the NH Association for the Blind has been working to educate the public about the new law regarding the falsification of service animals....
Read More trending_flatNovember 20, 2014
Irene Reale Receives Association’s Jo Adcock Service Award
The Association’s Client Services Committee presented the 2014 Jo Adcock Service Award to Irene Reale....
Read More trending_flatNovember 20, 2014
NH Association for the Blind Elects Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2015
At the recent annual meeting of the New Hampshire Association for the Blind’s Board of Directors the following individuals were elected to serve as officers for the 2015 Fiscal Year:...
Read More trending_flatNovember 9, 2014
Association Partners with United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA)
The Association is an official national partner for the USABA/Wellpoint Foundation National Fitness Challenge. The program will run through November 30, 2014....
Read More trending_flatOctober 15, 2014
White Cane and Dog Guide Users Visit NH Statehouse
Several agencies of and for the blind were in attendance today at the NH Statehouse. Governor Maggie Hassan, in front of a crowd, read her proclamation declaring October 2014 White Cane and Dog Guide Users Awareness Month....
Read More trending_flatOctober 1, 2014
Lincoln Financial Foundation Awards $6,000 to the Association
The Lincoln Financial Foundation recently awarded $6,000 to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind for its vital peer support programs in Concord, Manchester and the Seacoast....
Read More trending_flatJuly 11, 2014
Association Receives Generous Donation from 2020 Vision Quest
The team of 2020 Vision Quest recently visited the NH Association for the Blind bearing a check for $30,000. This donation is the result of a year’s worth of outreach and public education by Randy Pierce, Founder and President of 2020 Vision Quest. “It was a privilege to make my best efforts at supporting the organization which helped me take my first steps in the world of blindness; said Pierce....
Read More trending_flatSeptember 1, 2013
Stephanie Hurd has assumed the role as the Association’s Community Relations Coordinator
The primary purpose of the position will be to develop and strengthen relationships with local organizations/agencies in an effort to promote the education and awareness of vision loss and blindness. Stephanie will work with various departments within the Association to develop and implement approved marketing strategies for community events and presentations of program services in an effort to achieve the Association’s statewide referral goals....
Read More trending_flatJune 9, 2013
Association Receives Grant from the Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation
The Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation recently awarded a $25,000 grant to the New Hampshire Association for the Blind....
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