Kathleen Callen Like many people, Education & Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Callen of the Council has never enjoyed going to the airport. Moving through the busy, winding hallways became even more daunting as her vision declined and she struggled to read signs directing her where to go. While she has enough vision to walk to where… Continue Reading White Canes Can Be Useful to Anyone with Vision Loss
This fall, voters will cast their ballots for several important statewide elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and three constitutional amendment questions. There will also be local races across the state for seats in the Wisconsin Senate, the State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives. The partisan… Continue Reading Planning to Vote Absentee This Fall? Make Sure Your Ballot Will Be Counted
Another Wisconsin summer is almost here, and everyone at the Council hopes to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses do more than just make you look cool; they’re vital in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and they help you… Continue Reading Enjoy Summer and Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses
This toolkit highlights the infrastructure needed to keep pedestrians safe and the tools advocates can use to bring them to their own communities.
Our toolkit provides helpful hints and best practice guidelines to make information more accessible and engaging.
This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.
A guide for businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
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