When someone who is blind finds themself in an unfamiliar environment, whether it’s an office, a store or a city sidewalk, they may want some assistance in finding their way. In this video, the second installment in our new Vision Services video series, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka shows you the basics of… Continue Reading New Video Shows How to Be a Better Human Guide
For most people, the idea of uprooting their life to move to Turkey would be incredibly daunting. But not for 2024 Council Scholarship Recipient Miso Kwak. Miso moved to Izmir, Turkey for nine months on a Fulbright Scholarship to work as an English Teaching Assistant. While she knew little about Turkey at the time and… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Miso Kwak
As the holidays grow near, it might be tempting to go to your favorite online retailer to buy your loved one with low vision a magnifier as a gift. But when buying online, you don’t always get what you want or need. While online retailers may be convenient, they are no substitute for going to… Continue Reading The Sharper Vision Store is Your Best Choice for Magnifiers This Holiday Season
When someone who is blind finds themself in an unfamiliar environment, whether it’s an office, a store or a city sidewalk, they may want some assistance in finding their way. In this video, the second installment in our new Vision Services video series, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka shows you the basics of… Continue Reading New Video Shows How to Be a Better Human Guide
For most people, the idea of uprooting their life to move to Turkey would be incredibly daunting. But not for 2024 Council Scholarship Recipient Miso Kwak. Miso moved to Izmir, Turkey for nine months on a Fulbright Scholarship to work as an English Teaching Assistant. While she knew little about Turkey at the time and… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Miso Kwak
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When someone who is blind finds themself in an unfamiliar environment, whether it’s an office, a store or a city sidewalk, they may want some assistance in finding their way. In this video, the second installment in our new Vision Services video series, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka shows you the basics of… Continue Reading New Video Shows How to Be a Better Human Guide
For most people, the idea of uprooting their life to move to Turkey would be incredibly daunting. But not for 2024 Council Scholarship Recipient Miso Kwak. Miso moved to Izmir, Turkey for nine months on a Fulbright Scholarship to work as an English Teaching Assistant. While she knew little about Turkey at the time and… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Miso Kwak
As the holidays grow near, it might be tempting to go to your favorite online retailer to buy your loved one with low vision a magnifier as a gift. But when buying online, you don’t always get what you want or need. While online retailers may be convenient, they are no substitute for going to… Continue Reading The Sharper Vision Store is Your Best Choice for Magnifiers This Holiday Season
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.
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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Madison, WI 53703
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Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
