To promote the dignity and empowerment of the people of Wisconsin who are blind or low vision through advocacy, education and vision services.
Advocating for Wisconsin residents who are blind or visually impaired on local, state and federal issues
One-on-one and group support for people who are newly diagnosed, including low vision evaluations, in-home visits and assistive technology
Visitors will notice fewer floor lamps in the Sharper Vision Store than in the past. For over 50 years, the Council has operated a store stocked with adaptive products to help empower people who are blind or low vision to live with dignity and independence. As a nonprofit, we keep our profit margins significantly lower… Continue Reading Global Supply Chain Issues Putting Strain on Sharper Vision Store
Before getting her first white cane, stairs were terrifying for Bridgette. “I couldn’t tell where one step ended and another began,” she says. “They all looked flat, like a runway.” But everything changed after Bridgette received her first white cane. With just one orientation & mobility (O&M) session, Bridgette began to feel more confident navigating… Continue Reading Giving to the White Cane Fund Promotes Safety and Confidence
Earlier this month, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (WAER) honored Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council with the Omar L. Miron Award from. Continue Reading WAER Honors the Council’s Jim Denham with Omar L. Miron Award
Council offices and the Sharper Vision Store will be closed Friday, July 3 for Independence Day.
This group will focus on advocacy, including legislative updates and community engagement.
This session will explore free screen reader options for Windows users, such as NVDA and Windows Narrator.
We have just learned that the Joint Committee on Finance is meeting on Tuesday, June 2 at 9:00 a.m. to… Continue Reading Urgent Action Needed: Ask Your Legislators to Push for Additional DVR Funding
The Council is looking for spring, summer, and fall help with maintaining our small garden and flower beds. Email [email protected] for more… Continue Reading Volunteer Gardener
Before getting her first white cane, stairs were terrifying for Bridgette. “I couldn’t tell where one step ended and another… Continue Reading Giving to the White Cane Fund Promotes Safety and Confidence
