Dave Steele is bringing his first U.S. book tour to Providence, Rhode Island. This is your opportunity to meet the inspirational, prolific, blind author of more than 700 poems and songs dealing with the fears and struggles associated with vision loss. Listen as Dave describes the frustration of losing his sight and livelihood to the ravages of the genetic eye disease Retinitis Pigmentosa. Hear the poetry that became his therapy, won worldwide acclaim, and became the number one best-selling poetry series on three continents. The power and resilience of the human spirit is present in Dave Steele as he shares his journey, poetry and newly released children’s book series. Reserve your space now to meet this award-winning poet, author, and advocate for the blind. You will walk away sharing his mission to help those isolated by vision loss, to let them know they are not alone. 

This is a free event, open to the public. Two presentations are offered. Each will be followed by a book sale & signing. Location: Student Union Ballroom Rhode Island College 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02790 Campus Directions Afternoon Presentation: 12:30 - 1:45 PM Evening Presentation: 6:00 - 7:15 PM

If you need a reasonable accommodation (ASL Interpreter, materials in an alternate manner, etc.) to fully participate in an event, please make your request known when you register or contact Elaine Sollecito at the Sherlock Center.

You may register online or by fax, phone or mail. Download the brochure for a print version of the registration form. Directions and a parking permit will be provided upon registration.

For registration assistance: Contact: Elaine Sollecito Email: esollecito@ric.edu Voice: 401-45602764 TTY via RI Relay: 711 or (800) 745-5555 Spanish via RI Relay: 711 or (866) 355-9241