Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program (RIVESP)

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The Rhode Island Vision Education and Services Program, supported by the Rhode Island Department of Education, provides teaching and consultation services to children who are blind or visually impaired, their families and educational staff within the school environment. The array of services available includes Early Intervention, Orientation and Mobility, and the instruction of specific compensatory skills to children from birth through 21 years.


For general information about RIVESP, contact:

RI Vision Education and Services Program
Sherlock Center on Disabilities
Rhode Island College
600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908-1991

Voice: (401) 456-8072
TTY via RI Relay: 711 or (800) 745-5555
Spanish via RI Relay: 711 or (866) 355-9214
FAX: (401) 456-8150

Go to Eligibility & Referral for complete details regarding eligibility criteria and referral requirements.

To make a referral to RIVESP:

To make a referral, complete the RIVESP Referral and Release form provided below. The form is available as a fillable PDF. Referral forms and supporting documentation must be submitted electronically.

Submit referral forms by email to:

Stefanie Lafleur Davit
slafleur@ric.edu
(401) 456-8752
Note: For questions regarding referrals, email correspondence will result in a more timely response.

RIVESP Referral Form 511 kb
RIVESP Release of Information Form 96 kb
Extended School Year Procedure 487 kb
Extended School Year TVI Referral Form 670 kb

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