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
Have you thought about making a will, but don’t know how to begin? August is Make-A-Will month, a great opportunity to take the next step in creating or updating your will. If the Council has had an impact on your life, consider how your values and commitment to empowering people with vision loss can continue… Continue Reading Commit to Long-Term Change During Make-A-Will Month
2026 Council Scholarship recipient Bennett Lehman of Jefferson says his friends usually hang out by playing video games like Minecraft. But as his Axenfeld-Riger syndrome progressed and his vision declined, Bennett says it became hard to continue playing with his friends. Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Scholarship Recipient Bennett Lehman Pushes for Accessibility
Are you an artist who is blind or low vision? We are now accepting submissions for our 2026 Gallery Night, taking place Friday, November 6. “We are so privileged to feature the work of blind and low vision artists from around Wisconsin at our annual Gallery Night,” says Executive Director Denise Jess. “Their pieces are… Continue Reading Attention Artists: Submit Your Work for 2026 Gallery Night
Make sure you have a plan for voting in the August Primary.
Dining in the Dark is an experiential dinner that challenges attendees to rethink the importance of vision in the food experience.
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about pedestrian safety for everyone.
Are you an artist who is blind or low vision? We are now accepting submissions for our 2026 Gallery Night,… Continue Reading Attention Artists: Submit Your Work for 2026 Gallery Night
Are you passionate about advancing the Council’s mission? We are currently accepting applications to join our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer position for a three-year beginning in January of 2027. Continue Reading Put Your Skills to Work as a Council Board Member
Fall election season is almost here, when voters across the state will cast their ballots for a number of important… Continue Reading Know Your Rights at the Polling Place on Election Day
