The Council is one of more than 80 nonprofits participating in Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) workplace giving campaigns that take place each fall. Workplace giving is an easy and effective way to support the Council’s work. When an employer hosts a CSW workplace giving campaign, employees can choose to have a specific amount taken… Continue Reading Small Gifts Can Make a Big Impact with Workplace Giving
Kaylee Mueller Fall is almost here, and postsecondary students across Wisconsin are back on campus for another semester of learning. For new college students who are blind or low vision, a college campus can be an intimidating place as they set off on their own for the first time. But with the right skills and… Continue Reading Set Yourself Up for Success in the Classroom
October is a big month for pedestrian safety! The entire month is Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Nearly a third of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers, and thousands of state residents who are blind or low vision use a white cane or guide dog to get around. Their safety is… Continue Reading Take Action on Pedestrian Safety in Your Community
This toolkit highlights the infrastructure needed to keep pedestrians safe and the tools advocates can use to bring them to their own communities.
Our toolkit provides helpful hints and best practice guidelines to make information more accessible and engaging.
This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.
A guide for businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
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