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Gallery Night to Feature Unique Art from Wisconsin Artists with Vision Loss

Join us on Friday, November 7 for our annual Fall Gallery Night! The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of eleven artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. Their work ranges from paintings to photography to ceramics to artisanal chainmail. Continue Reading Gallery Night to Feature Unique Art from Wisconsin Artists with Vision Loss

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You Can Use AI in Everyday Life

In November, Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council presented a webinar on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify everyday tasks. AI can streamline and assist with some computer tasks that are particularly challenging for people who are blind or low vision. Whether you’re writing a paper for a class or figuring… Continue Reading You Can Use AI in Everyday Life

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New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

Following last year’s redrawing of the state’s legislative maps, a bevy of new members of both the State Senate and Assembly were sworn into office on January 6.  These new lawmakers are probably still learning the ropes of their new jobs, and while they certainly have their legislative priorities, they are still figuring out how… Continue Reading New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

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ABLE Provides Vital Braille Services During Braille Literacy Month…and the Rest of the Year

Louis Braille, who revolutionized the world for people who are blind with the invention of his raised dot writing system, was born on January 4, 1809. Every January, we recognize Braille Literacy Month to affirm the importance of braille, which has given countless people with vision loss access to written information over the decades. As… Continue Reading ABLE Provides Vital Braille Services During Braille Literacy Month…and the Rest of the Year

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Technology Changes, But the Value of Braille Does Not – A World Braille Day Message

Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, and that date is celebrated internationally as World Braille Day each year in recognition of his revolutionary raised dot system. Before the development of braille, people who were blind had virtually no independent access to written information, cutting them off from a vital form of communication. Today,… Continue Reading Technology Changes, But the Value of Braille Does Not – A World Braille Day Message

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Former Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath Returns to the Classroom While Getting Hands-On Experience

Former Council Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath didn’t plan to move to the Madison area. Shayna started her college experience at UW-Stevens Point, but quickly found it difficult to utilize the campus’s disability office. After moving to Minneapolis to work with Blind, Inc. for a few months before the center closed, she returned to Wisconsin to be closer to her social support system. Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath Returns to the Classroom While Getting Hands-On Experience

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October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about how communities can become safer and welcoming for pedestrians. While everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, pedestrian safety is especially critical for the 31% of state residents who do not drive, including people who are blind or low vision. There are a… Continue Reading October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe