It is truly an honor to be named in someone’s will. It is a privilege the Council acknowledges with deep gratitude. In 2019, the Council received more than $300,000 in bequests from generous donors who cared deeply about providing services and resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. These six individuals felt so… Continue Reading Your Legacy is the Council’s Future
For 12 years, Judy Lehman provided classroom aid for students with disabilities in the Watertown Unified School District. In May 2019, the Council honored her impact on the lives of students who are blind or visually impaired with a Community Volunteer Excellence Award. She retired in June 2019. “When I worked with each student, I… Continue Reading Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
The Council’s advocacy mission is guided by the experiences of those living with vision loss throughout Wisconsin. You can assure your experience is represented by completing the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey. Wisconsin uses a two-year budget cycle, or biennium. In even-numbered calendar years, state agencies develop budget proposals for the programs they administer. In the… Continue Reading the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey
As individuals living with vision loss, we have many opportunities to advocate for breaking down barriers in our personal lives. In doing so, we may also benefit others. In this newsletter, Council Executive Director Denise Jess shares a recent personal experience navigating challenges to healthcare access. Denise’s story provides tips for building your own advocacy… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy is a Journey That Can Begin Wherever You Are
Thanks to technological improvements at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) over the last several years, people who want to continue reading have more options than ever. And more digital advances are on the way. Created by a 1931 Act of Congress, NLS is a free braille and talking book… Continue Reading Changes on the Way from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
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It is truly an honor to be named in someone’s will. It is a privilege the Council acknowledges with deep gratitude. In 2019, the Council received more than $300,000 in bequests from generous donors who cared deeply about providing services and resources for people who are blind or visually impaired. These six individuals felt so… Continue Reading Your Legacy is the Council’s Future
For 12 years, Judy Lehman provided classroom aid for students with disabilities in the Watertown Unified School District. In May 2019, the Council honored her impact on the lives of students who are blind or visually impaired with a Community Volunteer Excellence Award. She retired in June 2019. “When I worked with each student, I… Continue Reading Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
The Council’s advocacy mission is guided by the experiences of those living with vision loss throughout Wisconsin. You can assure your experience is represented by completing the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey. Wisconsin uses a two-year budget cycle, or biennium. In even-numbered calendar years, state agencies develop budget proposals for the programs they administer. In the… Continue Reading the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey
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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