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Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

Similar to the national landscape, there are multiple organizations across Wisconsin dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. These organizations, including the Council, all fill a different niche in the vision loss community. Over the past several years, these groups have begun to work together to coordinate services and ensure our respective… Continue Reading Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

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Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer

October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, dedicated to raising awareness about pedestrian safety for all people, including those who are blind or low vision. Pedestrian Safety Month also includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15, during which communities across the country bring attention to their state’s White Cane Law requiring drivers stop for pedestrians… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer

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Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

Denise Jess, Amy Wurf, Kathleen Callen and Nate Wegehaupt were among the Council staffers on hand at last year’s Disability Pride Festival in Madison. Throughout July, communities across Wisconsin are celebrating Disability Pride Month. Last year, we published this article about what Disability Pride means and why we celebrate it. We hope you are able… Continue Reading Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

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Blind and Low Vision Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Outdoor Recreation

Christina Wilson working her way up the wall at Boulders Climbing Gym. Before losing her vision, Christina Wilson loved being active in the outdoors. After her vision deteriorated from a macular pucker, however, she struggled to be able to maintain her independence while doing the outdoor activities she loved. That’s when Christina heard about adaptive… Continue Reading Blind and Low Vision Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Outdoor Recreation