Welcome to Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

MISSION

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

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

Gallery Night

November 6
Madison, WI

Each fall, the Council hosts a Gallery Night event to celebrate and showcase the work of Wisconsin artists with vision loss who create in a range of media.

Advocacy Discussion Group

November 18
Online via Zoom

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

Closed for Thanksgiving with fall leaves and squirrels.

Closed for Thanksgiving

November 26 & 27

Council offices and the Sharper Vision Store will be closed on November 26 and 27 to enable staff to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends.