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

Luke Robel wearing glasses outdoors smiling for the camera

2023 Student Spotlight: Luke Robel

“I believe I’ve always been an overachiever.” So begins the essay Luke Robel wrote for his 2023 Council Scholarship application. And talking with the Colgate, Wisconsin native, you get a glimpse into the truth of that statement. Luke put his scholarship to good use. Last October he graduated from Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) with… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Luke Robel

College and Working Age Low Vision Support Group

March 19
Online via Zoom

This support group is devoted to topics of interest to college and working age adults under 45. 

Birding by Ear

May 4
Online & In-Person 

This class teaches the techniques for identifying birds by close listening. Open to birders of all experience levels with and without disabilities. 

Access Technology
in the Workplace

March 21
Online via Zoom

The Council’s Jim Denham will be a panelist in this discussion with access technology users and professionals. In-person attendees will have an opportunity to experience AT devices.

Volunteer Gardener

The Council is looking for help this spring, summer, and fall with maintaining our small garden and flower beds.