Before getting her first white cane, stairs were terrifying for Bridgette. “I couldn’t tell where one step ended and another began,” she says. “They all looked flat, like a runway.” But everything changed after Bridgette received her first white cane. With just one orientation &… Continue Reading Giving to the White Cane Fund Promotes Safety and Confidence
Earlier this month, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (WAER) honored Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council with the Omar L. Miron Award from. Continue Reading WAER Honors the Council’s Jim Denham with Omar L. Miron Award
A federal rule mandating that all government websites and apps be made fully accessible to all people with disabilities was supposed to go into effect last month. The rule was finalized in 2024 under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, just… Continue Reading A Disappointing Delay for Federal Accessibility Rule
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is seeking an executive assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the executive director, ensuring efficiency, effective communication and smooth operations across all executive functions. This is a 20-hour-per-week non-exempt position based in Madison. This role… Continue Reading The Council is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Executive Assistant Position
Across Wisconsin, vision service providers like the Council are a vital in-person resource for people who are blind or low vision. But some people may prefer self-paced or remote services. The national nonprofit Hadley provides a wide range of high-quality educational programming to fit the… Continue Reading Hadley Provides Virtual Training to People with Vision Loss Worldwide
For people who are blind or low vision, it’s important to tap into vision rehabilitation services as early as possible to live their best life. The Council’s Vision Services team works hard to provide services for as many people as they can; last year they… Continue Reading Vision Services Providers Across Wisconsin Provide Critical Care
For nondrivers, including older adults, people who are blind or low vision and people with other disabilities, public transit and pedestrian infrastructure are essential to getting wherever they need to go. But even when a mode of transportation is available to a person’s destination, some… Continue Reading Complete Trip Framework Promotes Accessibility from Beginning to the End
The Spring 2026 issue of the Council Courier newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision Message from Executive Director Denise Jess: Partnering with Eye Doctors to Build a Comprehensive Continuum of Care… Continue Reading Spring 2026 Issue of the Council Courier is Now Available
Wisconsin is gearing up for yet another statewide election season this fall. There will be a primary election on August 11, followed by the general election on November 3. In addition to a plethora of statewide elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of… Continue Reading Ask Candidates Focused Questions Ahead of Fall Elections
In all corners of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs foster community while supporting people who are blind or low vision. The Council has had wonderful relationships with these clubs for decades thanks to this shared goal. Lions Club International, the umbrella organization of local Lions Clubs across the country, began supporting people with vision loss in 1925, when Helen Keller asked them to become “knights of the blind.” Continue Reading Lions Clubs Across Wisconsin Build Community While Supporting the Council