Welcome to Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

MISSION

To promote the dignity and empowerment of the people of Wisconsin who live with vision loss through advocacy, education, and vision services.

Advocating for Wisconsin residents who are blind or visually impaired on local, state and federal issues

Teaching about the causes of vision loss, available medications and visual aids

One-on-one and group support for people who are newly diagnosed, including low vision evaluations, in-home visits and assistive technology

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Former Scholarship Recipient Annika Konrad Continues the Cycle of Learning

It didn’t take long for former Council Scholarship Recipient Annika Konrad to discover her love of writing. While in middle school, Annika found that writing helped her express her thoughts. The once-shy kid then spent all four of her high school years working for the school newspaper. When she started college and began taking classes… Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Annika Konrad Continues the Cycle of Learning

Advocacy Days

May 6 and May 28
Online via Zoom and the State Capitol, Madison

Build your advocacy skills then join us at the Capitol for legislator visits. 

Birding by Ear

May 10
Aldo Leopold Nature Center, Monona

Learn to identify birds by their sounds. Birders of all experience levels welcome. 

Advocacy Discussion Group

May 21
Online via Zoom

This group will focus on advocacy, including legislative updates and community engagement.