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New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Beginning in January, the Council will start a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was… Continue Reading New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

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New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Beginning in January, the Council will start a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was… Continue Reading New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

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Hands of various colors on top of each other over an outline of Wisconsin.

New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Beginning in January, the Council will start a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was… Continue Reading New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

Publications

Courier Fall 2024

Listen to the audio version of the Spring 2024 Council Courier

Infographic: 2023 by the Numbers

Listen to the audio version of the Council’s 2022 by the Numbers Infographic

2023 Annual Report

Listen to the audio version of the Council’s 2022 Annual Report

Toolkits

Accessibility Toolkit

Our toolkit provides helpful hints and best practice guidelines to make information more accessible and engaging.

Adapting to Low Vision

This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.

A Welcoming Main Street

A guide for businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.

Making Digital Content Accessible and Inclusive

This resource offers tips to make social media content more accessible to people using screen readers.

in the news

COVID Challenges Facing Blind People: Vaccine, Voting Accessibility, Virtual Learning

Covid 19 information

Here & Now: Vaccine Accessibility

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Find the COuncil on YouTube

Featured Video: Vision Services at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired

A Day in the Life with Denise Jess

Celebrating 70 Years of Advocacy, Empowerment and Service

Scholarship Ceremony 2022

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