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Opinion/Butler: Don't let history repeat itself

Opinion/Butler: Don t let history repeat itself
Christopher Butler
Christopher Butler is the executive director of IN-SIGHT, a nonprofit organization that provides programs for Rhode Islanders of all ages who are blind and visually impaired.
In 2002, frustrated that blind and visually impaired children could not fully access the services and support they needed to be successful in school, a group of parents and advocates pleaded their case before the Rhode Island House Finance Committee.
Their pleas were heard and the legislature formed a commission to investigate the issues and develop recommendations to improve educational and social outcomes for these children. After three years of study, the commission filed its final report in 2005 outlining recommendations, based on best practices, for building a comprehensive system of services and supports for all children living with visual impairments. ....

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Opinion/Casimiro and Noret: Our blind and visually-impaired students deserve funding and continuation of services

Opinion/Casimiro and Noret: Our blind and visually-impaired students deserve funding and continuation of services
Reps. Julie A. Casimiro and Thomas E. Noret
Rep. Julie A. Casimiro, a Democrat, represents District 31 in North Kingstown and Exeter. Rep. Thomas E. Noret, a Democrat, represents District 25 in Coventry and West Warwick.
One of the biggest changes to our lives brought on by COVID-19 has been the necessity of using virtual services. Zoom is a word everyone now knows and similar services have been integral to our schooling, work and social interactions. Practically every Rhode Islander has relied upon staring at a screen in order to stay connected and functional over the past year. ....

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Advocates for the visually impaired, blind rally for state funding in RI

April 14, 2021 9:18 am
PROVIDENCE, RI (WLNE) – Dozens of families, teachers, and students are calling for some state funding to go to blind and visually impaired students.
Advocates gathered outside the Vets Auditorium in Providence Tuesday to call on Rhode Island lawmakers to put $2.5 million in the state budget for the Rhode Island Vision Education and Services program.
(Note: The Vets Auditorium is where Rhode Island’s House of Representatives are temporarily conducting House floor sessions to provide greater social distance than is possible at the state house.)
This comes as the state contract with a school for those with disabilities is set to end. ....

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