Future In Sight

Future In Sight Furthering the independence of children, adults & elderly who are blind and visually impaired in New Hampshire through education, training & support.

Future In Sight - formerly known as New Hampshire Association for the Blind - was founded in 1912 with the mission to advance the independence of persons who are blind and visually impaired. Over the last 107 years, the organization has grown to offer a complete range of specialized professional education and vision rehabilitation services that help babies, children, adults, and elders who have little to no vision to obtain access to a full range of services. Future In Sight is the only private, non-profit provider of statewide, comprehensive direct vision rehabilitation and educational services throughout the state of New Hampshire for persons of all ages who are blind or visually impaired. For more information about Future In Sight's programs and services, please call (603) 224-4039 or visit www.futureinsight.org

11/07/2025

In 2024, Applecrest Farm Orchards won the Access Award for their annual White Cane Awareness Day event and was recognized at the Walk For Sight.

Do you know of an individual or organization with a commitment to the blind and visually impaired community? Do you believe they should be recognized for their advocacy?

If so, nominate them for the Access or Jo Adcock Award by visiting: futureinsight.org/recognitionawards

11/06/2025

Join Future In Sight in sending lots of love and appreciation to our Occupational Therapists this OT Appreciation Week.

They show endless amounts of care and knowledge when working with clients and are committed to helping individuals with vision loss live their best lives.

Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication, OTs!

If you think you or a loved one could benefit from services from our fantastic team, visit futureinsight.org.

VD: A series of photos and videos of our Occupational Therapists working with clients and posing for group photos.

11/05/2025

It’s the time of year when it gets darker earlier, meaning 2025 is coming to a close. So make sure you’re prepared for 2026 and order a large print calendar today!

These specially designed calendars are available for only $8. They feature large, easy-to-read print and big spaces with room to write in.

To order a calendar, visit: futureinsight.org/largeprintcalendars

VD: With the sound of birds singing is a video of the Future In Sight sign on a sunny day with the text: 4:29PM. When the sounds change to crickets, the video turns to night and the text changes to 4:30PM. Text then appears saying: It’s that time of year again. 2025 is coming to a close, which means… Then another slide appears saying: It’s time to order a new large print calendar! A photo of a calendar and the link to order are also on this slide.



ABLE NH, AMDF - American Macular Degeneration Foundation, Community Bridges, Easterseals New Hampshire, Granite State Independent Living, NH Statewide Independent Living Council

11/04/2025

Future In Sight wishes a very happy birthday to our staff members celebrating their November birthdays: Bob Shaw, Mackenzie Ciolino, Jillian McCalvey and Nathalie Fortier!

Bob is a maintenance worker who keeps our building and grounds clean and running smoothly.

Mackenzie is a Community Engagement Coordinator who helps with marketing efforts, including building emails and posting on social media.

Jillian is an Occupational Therapist (OT) who visits clients in their homes to teach them how to use different strategies and technologies to navigate life with vision loss.

Nathalie is our Chief Financial Operating Officer, who handles our high-level planning and budgeting.

VD: The first slide has text saying: Happy Birthday to our staff with birthdays this month! Surrounded by balloons and a festive banner. The following slides have photos of Bob, Mackenzie, Jillian and Nathalie along with their names, titles and illustrations of balloons.

11/03/2025

Future In Sight presents the BVI Blast, our monthly newsletter with resources and ongoing support for members of the BVI community and their family/caretakers/educators.

Subscribe to receive updates on the services Future In Sight offers, upcoming workshops and activities, and available resources here: futureinsight.org/bviblast

VD: The video cuts between footage of activities and services and a screen recording of scrolling through the BVI Blast email. As Brianne Stone is mentioned, a snippet of her video overview plays. The link to sign up then appears.

11/02/2025

Here are our FREE activities for the week, presented by Assistive Technology & Activities Specialist Stephanie Hurd. Activities are open to anyone who is blind and visually impaired.

Stephanie invites you to take part in a dreamcatcher workshop, prepare for the holidays with online shopping apps, stay safe with police and fire insights, and get some stretches in with chair yoga.

See the full calendar and register at: futureinsight.org/calendar



ABLE NH, AMDF - American Macular Degeneration Foundation, Beyond Vision, Community Support Network Inc., Low Vision Rehab Solutions, New Hampshire Family Voices, New Hampshire Creates, NH Parents of Blind Children, VisitNH - New Hampshire, WonderBaby, Tilton Senior Center, New Hampshire Magazine

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Future In Sight! Today we are looking back at our past pumpkin carving events and wishing you a spooky, fun and safe holiday.

VD: A series of photos of youth and adult clients carving pumpkins with fun faces. Throughout the video a graphic at the top says: Happy Halloween! An illustration of bats flying is also at the top. The Future In Sight logo is at the bottom.

10/30/2025

This , we’re reflecting on why people have walked for sight in the past.

Whatever your reason for walking, save the date for the 2026 Walk For Sight on Saturday, May 16th. We will have a nice stroll around Downtown Concord, NH, fun raffles and a puppy kissing booth!

To learn more and see photos from this year’s event, visit: futureinsight.org/walkforsight



Nutfield Eye Associates, NH Eye Associates, FEEDNH, The Medical Eye Center, P.C., Northeast Delta Dental, Concord Eye Center, Eastern Bank, Nashua Lions Club, Focused Eye Care, Bank of New Hampshire

10/29/2025

Future In Sight is working on behalf of the NH Governor's Commission on Disability to offer the NH Telecommunications Equipment Assistance Program (NH-TEAP) to residents of New Hampshire with vision loss, hearing loss, and challenges to speech and mobility.

This program helps these individuals acquire an accessible landline OR mobile phone plus provides training on how to access emergency services.

Phones are available at up to a 50% discount to individuals who qualify for the program based on the disabilities mentioned above. In some cases, the cost of the phone may be fully covered.

If you or someone you know could benefit from having an accessible telephone, contact Future In Sight at 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org. For more info on the program, visit futureinsight.org/TEAP.

VD: A woman holding up a TEAP phone with sound waves coming out of the speaker and text saying: Loud Speaker, an arrow pointing to the buttons saying: Easy-to-Read Buttons, and text next to the woman saying: Smiling Face!



Brain Injury Association of New Hampshire, Community Bridges, Disability Rights Center - NH, Easterseals New Hampshire, Granite State Independent Living, New Hampshire Optometric Association, NH Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Secretary of State, NH Statewide Independent Living Council, Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc., State of New Hampshire

10/28/2025

Charles S. is grateful to his eye doctors at Nashua Eye Associates for referring him to Future In Sight.

If you are an eye care professional, we want you to know that referring as early as possible to Future In Sight can make a world of difference.

An early referral can help your patients start adjusting to their vision loss right away - both psychologically and environmentally.

Download our referral form here: futureinsight.org/referapatient

If your office uses RevolutionEHR, there is an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Template add-on that you can install for free – this will streamline the paperwork we need to begin working with your patient. Contact us at (603) 224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org for more info.

10/27/2025

Are you 55 or older and struggling with severe vision impairment? Our Silver Retreats may be for you! If you’re hesitant about joining, listen to what past participant Genevra L. has to say about her experience.

These 5-day retreats focus on communication skills, orientation & mobility, accessible technology, low vision skills and devices, independent living skills, adjustment to vision loss, social interaction, and peer support.

Lodging and meals are included as part of the retreat experience; transportation may be available to and from the retreat.

The next retreat will take place in March 2026 in the Seacoast area of NH.

If you or a loved one are interested in participating in an upcoming Silver Retreat, contact us at 603-224-4039 or services@futureinsight.org.

To see testimonial videos from past participants, visit futureinsight.org/silverretreats.

These Silver Retreats are supported with federal funds from the Rehabilitation Service Administration, hosted by Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired, a service of the state’s Department of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation. Future In Sight cooperatively develops and presents the Silver Retreats with the state’s Older Individuals who are Blind or vision impaired program (OIB). For further information about OIB services, call 1-800-581-6881.



Community Bridges, Easterseals New Hampshire, Granite State Independent Living, New Hampshire Optometric Association, NH Department of Health and Human Services, NH Governor's Commission on Disability, New Hampshire Secretary of State, NH Statewide Independent Living Council, Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, Inc., State of New Hampshire

10/26/2025

Here are our FREE activities for the week, presented by Assistive Technology & Activities Specialist Stephanie Hurd. Activities are open to anyone who is blind and visually impaired.

Stephanie invites you to join a full Halloween week with a meditation activity, a spooky Team Theme Tuesday, FIS Tech, Spotlight Connections, a smash room, and a Fit & Fabulous workout.

See the full calendar and register at: futureinsight.org/calendar

Address

25 Walker Street
Concord, NH
03301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16032244039

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