Earlier this month, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association for Education & Rehabilitation of the Blind & Visually Impaired (WAER) honored Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council with the Omar L. Miron Award from. Continue Reading WAER Honors the Council’s Jim Denham with Omar L. Miron Award
A federal rule mandating that all government websites and apps be made fully accessible to all people with disabilities was supposed to go into effect last month. The rule was finalized in 2024 under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, just days before April 24 compliance deadline, the U.S. Department of… Continue Reading A Disappointing Delay for Federal Accessibility Rule
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is seeking an executive assistant to provide high–level administrative and organizational support to the executive director, ensuring efficiency, effective communication and smooth operations across all executive functions. This is a 20–hour–per–week non-exempt position based in Madison, Wisconsin. This is an on-site position. Some remote work may be considered after an initial period. Regular work hours are between 8:30… Continue Reading Now Hiring: Executive Assistant
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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