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 li

ttle 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

07/27/2025

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 find the wisdom within you through a meditation activity, and maybe a hidden talent for making paper airplanes with Kaila’s Crafts.

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

Thank you to Foundation for Seacoast Health for their generous grant of $20,000 in support of our work along the seacoas...
07/25/2025

Thank you to Foundation for Seacoast Health for their generous grant of $20,000 in support of our work along the seacoast.

You can join them in furthering our mission by donating or giving in other ways. Visit https://futureinsight.org/waystogive for more information.

PD: An illustrated envelope with a thank-you note inside saying: Thank you for your support Foundation for Seacoast Health.

Diabetic retinopathy is a prevalent but preventable disease that can cause varying levels of vision loss. VisionServe Al...
07/24/2025

Diabetic retinopathy is a prevalent but preventable disease that can cause varying levels of vision loss.

VisionServe Alliance describes the symptoms, causes and treatments of diabetic retinopathy in this article: https://futureinsight.org/blog/diabeticretinopathycausediagnosisandtreatment

PD: The first three slides have facts about diabetic retinopathy, including that it is a leading cause of preventable blindness in the US, more than 50% of people with diabetes are at risk of developing it, and repeated eye exams help identify diabetic retinopathy early. The final slide has a photo of a man using a CCTV to read his blood sugar meter, the name of VisionServe’s post: Diabetic Retinopathy: Cause, Diagnosis, and Treatment, and their logo.

07/23/2025

Meet Board Member Dave Kuhns.

Within the last decade, he lost the majority of his sight due to lymphoma.

After learning about the services provided to the blind and visually impaired community, Dave decided to use his passion for service to support that community as a board member of Future In Sight.

To learn more about Future In Sight and our mission, visit: https://futureinsight.org/

We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our team!  In collabor...
07/22/2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to join our team!

In collaboration with the Adult Vision Rehabilitation Manager, the LICSW will lead and expand our counseling program including teletherapy offerings.

The role can be a full-time, part-time or per diem position. Future In Sight offers a generous benefits package including four weeks of vacation plus additional personal and sick days, comprehensive health benefits with up to 90% of the medical premium covered by Future In Sight, and a 403(b) program with 5% company match.

Read the full job description and learn how to apply here: https://futureinsight.org/joinourteam

PD: The text: Exciting Job Opportunity - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW). Below that is a bulleted list saying: Lead counseling program, expand teletherapy offerings, and receive generous benefits. There is an illustrated megaphone in the bottom left corner.

07/21/2025

President & CEO Randy Pierce's guide dog Swirl is a long-time contributor to Future In Sight's newsletter, The Monthly Magnifier. Subscribe today so you don't miss his section called Swirling Thoughts!

The Magnifier also includes exclusive news about the organization and helpful information for individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

Sign up to receive The Monthly Magnifier here: https://futureinsight.org/signupfornews

VD: Swirl sits at Randy’s desk with his paws on the keyboard of a laptop. A thought bubble above him says: What should I write for Swirling Thoughts? When the music stops, and the crickets start, an ellipsis appears as he thinks. Then, once it starts again, a lightbulb pops up in the thought bubble and Swirl thinks, I know! I’ll write about summer vacation!

07/20/2025

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 adults to tackle the task of organizing their closet and attend the latest Ray Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses workshop. She also invites youth to have some fun and get some exercise with archery and disc golf.

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

Thank you to DCU For Kids for granting us $5,000 in support of the youth we serve. You can join them in furthering our m...
07/18/2025

Thank you to DCU For Kids for granting us $5,000 in support of the youth we serve.

You can join them in furthering our mission by donating or giving in other ways. Visit https://futureinsight.org/donate for more information.

PD: An illustrated envelope with a thank-you note inside saying: Thank you for your support DCU For Kids.

There are only ten months remaining until the 2026 Walk For Sight!Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 16th, 2026 in Dow...
07/17/2025

There are only ten months remaining until the 2026 Walk For Sight!

Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 16th, 2026 in Downtown Concord, NH.

To view photos from this year’s event and stay updated on the details of next year’s event, visit: https://futureinsight.org/walkforsight

PD: The first slide has a group of people walking through the arch on the State House lawn holding up a Walk For Sight sign. Text at the top states: Only ten months until the 2026 Walk For Sight. Slide two has a group of people, three women and a man, posing with a Walk For Sight photo frame. The third slide is a group of Walkers crossing a road beneath a Walk For Sight banner. Next is a photo of Grand Marshal Denise Davis waving to the crowd from the State House steps. The fifth and final slide shows a woman and a girl visiting a yellow lab at the puppy kissing booth as the woman in the booth laughs.



State of New Hampshire
Canaan NH LIONS CLUB
Nashua Lions Club
Amherst Lions Club
Chester, NH Lions Club
Meredith Lions Club
Keene Lions Club
Monadnock Lions Club
Salem NH Lions Club
Bedford NH Lions Club
Lions Clubs International
Goffstown Lions Club
NHLionsDistrict44-H

07/16/2025

After being referred to Future In Sight by her eye doctor, home visits by our team of Occupational Therapists have helped Darlene Petee navigate life with macular degeneration.

Our team can work with you as well. Training includes how to use technology and other strategies to make everyday tasks easy with any level of vision loss.

Additionally, Orientation & Mobility training can help guide you through everything from using a white cane to working with another person who is a human guide.

To learn more about the services Future In Sight offers, please visit: https://futureinsight.org/adultservices

Are you 55 or older and struggling with severe vision impairment? Our Silver Retreats may be for you! These 5-day retrea...
07/15/2025

Are you 55 or older and struggling with severe vision impairment? Our Silver Retreats may be for you!

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.

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.

PD: The first slide states: Apply Today for the September Silver Retreat. Below the text are three photos: a senior man in an apron and a female Future In Sight employee in a kitchen with a tray of cookie dough in front of them, a senior man using a CCTV and a silly group photo of a Silver Retreat group in front of a brick wall. The second slide lists some of the skills and covered in Silver Retreats.



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

You don’t need to adjust your schedule to volunteer at Future In Sight. We cater to your availability! Join our voluntee...
07/14/2025

You don’t need to adjust your schedule to volunteer at Future In Sight. We cater to your availability!

Join our volunteer driver program and provide transportation to vital appointments and essential errands for our clients. Volunteer drivers are welcome from all over New Hampshire, but there is a particular need in Boscawen, New Hampton, Manchester, Keene, Nashua, Candia and Andover.

Other opportunities include making friendly visits and phone calls to clients or helping provide administrative support.

To learn more about volunteering at Future In Sight and fill out a form to express your interest, visit https://futureinsight.org/volunteer.

PD: A senior man smiles while shutting the door for a senior woman client in a silver car. Text surrounding the photo states: Future In Sight Volunteer Opportunities – We cater to YOUR schedule!



Canaan NH LIONS CLUB
Nashua Lions Club
Amherst Lions Club
Chester, NH Lions Club
Meredith Lions Club
Keene Lions Club
Monadnock Lions Club
Salem NH Lions Club
Bedford NH Lions Club
Lions Club of Littleton, NH
Goffstown Lions Club
NHLionsDistrict44-H

Address

Concord, NH

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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