A statue of Louis Braille at La Ressource, in the Hauts de Sainte-Marie of Reunion. Photo: Thierry Caro On World Braille Day (January 4), we’re reflecting on the impact of Louis Braille’s work by sharing stories from people across Wisconsin. The celebration of Braille’s birthday,… Continue Reading Happy World Braille Day 2021
The Council works with people to do the things they love by training them on how to use adaptive products. Here, Council client Carol uses a high-contrast cutting board and safe slicing technique to slice onions in her apartment. Ros Zeltins of Portage always loved… Continue Reading Vision Services Help Ros Live Her Best Life
2020 is a major election year, with the fall primary in August and the presidential and general election in November. Safety precautions due to COVID-19 posed unique challenges for many voters with vision loss, other voters with disabilities and older adults. Act now to be… Continue Reading Your Right to Vote During the Pandemic
Staying home has many of us searching for a good book to read. Below is a list of reading resources, compiled by staff at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services – Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI): Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library… Continue Reading Accessible Reading Options During COVID-19
For any of us, uncertainty and change can be stressful. Given the need for social distancing, some of us may feel isolated or lonely. Even with coping strategies, it can be helpful to reach out for additional support. Here are a variety of resources that… Continue Reading Emotional Well-Being During a Pandemic
If you would like assistance in applying for unemployment or Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI), or need information about local emergency food resources, reach out to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county. The ADRCs are well-equipped with benefits specialists, who… Continue Reading Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information
In an effort to serve the unique needs of the blind and visually impaired community during this challenging time, we would like to share information and resources of particular interest to our community. These are general suggestions and advise everyone to seek medical advice or… Continue Reading Urgent Transportation Needs During COVID-19
THANK YOU for making The Big Share a success for the Council and the other non-profit organizations who participated under the umbrella of Community Shares of Wisconsin! The Council received gifts totaling $3,972 from 56 individuals. Special thanks to Council staff for 100% participation and… Continue Reading Big Thank You for Big Share
Winning bidders took home a variety of excellent items all while supporting the Council. The Council’s online auction raised $3,761! Heartfelt thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated over 100 items and the supporters who generously bid on those items. The friendly competition among bidders… Continue Reading Online Auction a Success!
In 2018, over 400 people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired received a free white cane from the Council. For those people who received their first white cane, or replaced a well-worn one, having that cane means they can safely cross the street,… Continue Reading White Cane Gifts
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