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.

Advocacy

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

Education

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

Vision Services

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

October is Medication Label Safety Month, a time to spotlight the importance of knowing what’s in our medication bottles. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 1.3 million people are injured from errors in taking medication every year. For the approximately 140,000 adults in Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, the risk… Continue Reading Medication Label Safety Month Reminds Us of the Importance of Accessible Labels

Pedestrian Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for all. Everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, but for the 31% of Wisconsin residents who do not drive—including those who are blind or low vision—pedestrian safety is a critical issue that affects them every day. Wisconsin’s nondriver population… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Stay Alert

Announcing Our 2026 Gallery Night Artists

Join us on Friday, November 6 for Gallery Night! This annual event will take place at our offices in downtown Madison from 5 to 9 p.m. This year, we are featuring the works of 13 artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. Their work includes painting, photography, fiber arts, ceramics, metal art… Continue Reading Announcing Our 2026 Gallery Night Artists

Pedestrian Safety Month

October
Statewide

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about pedestrian safety for everyone.

White Cane Safety Day

October 15
Nationwide

White Cane Safety Day is a time to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law, promote welcoming communities, and make the world safer for people who are blind or low vision.

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.