Program Associate Position Description and Application Founded in 1952, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired (WCBVI) is a statewide non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of the people of Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired through advocacy, education and vision services. The values that guide our… Continue Reading Join Our Team. Now Hiring!
“I can cook without leaning over the stove!” exclaims 29-year-old Emily Bauer. Emily loves cooking, but as someone who is visually impaired, she found it dangerous to lean over burners to see the temperature markings on her oven. She realized she needed an alternative method to set the correct temperature. Emily scheduled an in-home vision… Continue Reading Identifying Household Products Through Labeling
Magnifiers can help a person read newspapers, menus and more. Video magnifiers and voice assistants can make tasks easier to perform. Magnifiers can help you see photos of family and friends, or read menus in restaurants. With voice assistants, you can get trivia answers, set alarms and check your calendar. Join Kris Johannsen, Sharper Vision… Continue Reading Upcoming Council Webinar: Video Magnifiers and Voice Assistants
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 produced 422 bids, averaging 5 bids per item. We will… Continue Reading Online Auction a Success!
Our toolkit provides inspiration, examples and helpful hints as you plan for and promote this important day.
This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.
A guide for providing quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
This resource offers tips to make social media content more accessible to people using screen readers.
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Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
