To promote the dignity and empowerment of the people in Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired by providing services, advocating legislation and educating the general public.
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.
The Council’s advocacy mission is guided by the experiences of those living with vision loss throughout Wisconsin. You can assure your experience is represented by completing the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey. Wisconsin uses a two-year budget cycle, or biennium. In even-numbered calendar years, state agencies develop budget proposals for the programs they administer. In the… Continue Reading the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey
Do you know an individual or organization who has made an important contribution in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Wisconsin? Consider nominating them for a Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Excellence Award. Continue Reading Excellence Award Nomination Kit 2020
If you are a Wisconsin student who is blind or visually impaired, get ready to apply for one of the $2,000 scholarships offered by the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Continue Reading 2020 Council Scholarships Available
Accessing the settings screen, built-in screen reader, and speech dictation tool will all be covered.
This discussion is ideal for anyone looking for a cell phone they can use with vision loss.
Meet face-to-face with legislators to champion issues important to people who are blind or visually impaired.
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Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
