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MISSION

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.

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Advocacy

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

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Education

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

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Vision Services

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

Latest News

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Register Now for the October 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium

Registration is now open for our upcoming virtual Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium! The Council is partnering with the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to present this online, virtual event on Thursday, October 14 from 4 to 6 pm. Macular degeneration is one of the nation’s leading causes of vision loss in… Continue Reading Register Now for the October 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium

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Using AT with Food Delivery

September 30
Online via Zoom

Learn which food delivery apps and websites are the easiest to use with access technology.

Register for the Class
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Low Vision Support Group

October 11
Online via Zoom

Online support group meets the second Monday of the month. Led by Vision Services staff. 

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A clinical illustration showing parts of the eye, highlighting the macula and showing normal, wet and dry macular degeneration.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium

October 14
Live Online

Research updates, panel discussions and vendors. Co-hosted by UW-Madison and UW Health.

Register for the Symposium

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