Jim and his cat Scooter at home this holiday. As we approach the end of the year, we hope that you will help make a difference in the lives of people living with vision loss by giving to the Council. Please read the story of someone who has been impacted by such gifts and also… Continue Reading Meet our Donor: Jim Tormey
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, January 4, 1809, focuses on how his contributions created equity… 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 music. As a member of her high school’s marching band,… Continue Reading Vision Services Help Ros Live Her Best Life
Most public and private employers are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. These adaptive tools and strategies allow employees to perform the essential function of their jobs and fully participate in the workplace environment. Why might employees with disabilities not have these necessary ways to… Continue Reading When and How to Request Employment Accommodations
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 businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
This resource offers tips to make social media content more accessible to people using screen readers.
Share your experience with the Council and/or about living with vision loss. Stories we collect may be used in social media and publications. If you would like to remain anonymous, write “anonymous” on the name line below. Contact information is collected so we can reach out to you about your story. Contact information will not be shared.
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