In May, we hosted our first Dining in the Dark of 2026 at Brix Cider in Mount Horeb. We were joined by a fantastic and diverse crowd of guests who came to both learn about the dining experience for people with vision loss and raise money for the Council. Dining in the Dark is a… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark Mixes Good Food, Friends and Learning
Kathleen Callen Like many people, Education & Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Callen of the Council has never enjoyed going to the airport. Moving through the busy, winding hallways became even more daunting as her vision declined and she struggled to read signs directing her where to go. While she has enough vision to walk to where… Continue Reading White Canes Can Be Useful to Anyone with Vision Loss
This fall, voters will cast their ballots for several important statewide elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and three constitutional amendment questions. There will also be local races across the state for seats in the Wisconsin Senate, the State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives. The partisan… Continue Reading Planning to Vote Absentee This Fall? Make Sure Your Ballot Will Be Counted
This toolkit highlights the infrastructure needed to keep pedestrians safe and the tools advocates can use to bring them to their own communities.
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.
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