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

Cyber Week Sale

December 2 – 6
Sharper Vision Store

The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re pleased to announce that the Sharper Vision Store is once again having a Cyber Week Sale the week after Thanksgiving!

Trailblazers Low Vision
Support Group

December 9
Online via Zoom

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

Webinar: Making Documents and Websites Accessible

December 11 & 18
Online via Zoom

The Council is teaming up with the Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities and People First Wisconsin for two webinars on making websites and documents accessible and easy to understand.