After 35 years of service on the Council board of directors, Kathleen Brockman announced she is resigning to attend to her health. “I have enjoyed the many years of serving on the Council and will miss that part of my life,” says Kathy. “Thank you for understanding and for the support.” Serving in any capacity… Continue Reading Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
2019 Council scholarship recipient, Hunter Lemerond, is finishing her senior year at UW-La Crosse. The Management and Marketing major is applying her degree toward a career in human resources. She recently sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to discuss her decision to pursue an HR career, what she has learned along her journey to… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Hunter Lemerond
This year, the U.S. Census Bureau will count every one living in the United States. Data gathered through this count will influence issues pertaining to the BVI community, such as funding for Medicaid and public transit dollars available. The 2020 census has been made accessible by mail, phone and online, so all can participate. Read… Continue Reading Reminder: Take the 2020 Census
Donald Jackson is a veteran with vision loss. The 63-year-old Madison man answers his phone with a hearty greeting. But when asked about his military service and his health care options since that time, he speaks in a quiet tone. Continue Reading Veterans and Vision Loss: Finding Support in Wisconsin
Did you know the Council’s Board of Directors is made up of more than a dozen people, both with and without vision loss? These leaders are from all over the state and bring a variety of experiences to the board. Continue Reading Make a Difference as Part of the Council’s Board
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After 35 years of service on the Council board of directors, Kathleen Brockman announced she is resigning to attend to her health. “I have enjoyed the many years of serving on the Council and will miss that part of my life,” says Kathy. “Thank you for understanding and for the support.” Serving in any capacity… Continue Reading Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
2019 Council scholarship recipient, Hunter Lemerond, is finishing her senior year at UW-La Crosse. The Management and Marketing major is applying her degree toward a career in human resources. She recently sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to discuss her decision to pursue an HR career, what she has learned along her journey to… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Hunter Lemerond
This year, the U.S. Census Bureau will count every one living in the United States. Data gathered through this count will influence issues pertaining to the BVI community, such as funding for Medicaid and public transit dollars available. The 2020 census has been made accessible by mail, phone and online, so all can participate. Read… Continue Reading Reminder: Take the 2020 Census
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.
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