Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Content Writer Formed in 1952, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired (WCBVI) is a statewide non-profit organization that provides services directly to the blind and visually impaired community, as well as community education, awareness and advocacy programs. WCBVI is seeking to hire a content… Continue Reading Now Hiring: Content Writer
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States. It can blur the sharp central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. The disease is most common among people who are white, often of European descent. Risk factors besides age include… Continue Reading Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
People give to the Council for many reasons. Some believe that providing services for people who are blind or visually impaired is important whether or not they are affected by vision loss. Others have family members or friends who have received Council services and they have seen the impact. Still others, like the Council’s newest… Continue Reading Consider Giving to the Council Monthly, Join the White Cane Circle
Elena Santin received the Council’s scholarship for the second time this year. 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Elena Santin, attends Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, as a sophomore this fall. Elena wants to become a certified music therapist and is majoring in music. They had a conversation with Katherine, Council Writer, about recording a piece of… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Elena Santin
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
