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A boy learns math with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Photo courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind eLearning.

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

This is Part 2 of the Council’s legislative dreams series. The series focuses on the Council’s vision for 2027, when the organization will celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary of promoting the dignity and empowerment of the people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired. Last month, transportation and civil rights/ADA were discussed, which require public… Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

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Action Alert: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Say “No” to the SAVE Act

A bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may sound like something positive, but in reality, this piece of federal legislation would create major barriers to voting for many people, including those with vision loss and other disabilities. The SAVE Act would require all Americans registering to vote or updating their registration information… Continue Reading Action Alert: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Say “No” to the SAVE Act

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A boy learns math with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Photo courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind eLearning.

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

This is Part 2 of the Council’s legislative dreams series. The series focuses on the Council’s vision for 2027, when the organization will celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary of promoting the dignity and empowerment of the people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired. Last month, transportation and civil rights/ADA were discussed, which require public… Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

Publications

Courier Winter 2025

Front Page of the Council Courier - Winter 2025

 Courier Winter 2025 – Word
Courier Winter 2025 – PDF

Listen to the audio version of the Winter 2025 Council Courier

Infographic: 2024 by the Numbers

2024 WCBVI Infographic Card-WEB_Page_1

 Infographic 2024 – Word
Infographic 2024 – PDF

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

2023 Annual Report

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2023 Annual Report – Word
2023 Annual Report – PDF

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

Toolkits

Accessibility Toolkit

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

Accessibility
Toolkit – Word

Accessibility
Toolkit – PDF

Adapting to Low Vision

Thumbnail of Adapting to Low Vision Brochure

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

Adapting to Low
Vision – Word

Adapting to Low
Vision – PDF

A Welcoming Main Street

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

A Welcoming Main Street – Word

A Welcoming Main Street – PDF

Making Digital Content Accessible and Inclusive

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

 Making Digital Content Accessible  – Word

Making Digital Content Accessible – PDF

in the news

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

Covid 19 information

Wisconsin Public Radio:
March 29, 2021

Here & Now: Vaccine Accessibility

A graphic of handwashing, sneezing, resting, and a hospital.

PBS Wisconsin:
March 5, 2021

Disability Community in Wisconsin Demands Better Access to Voting

Rhonda holds her white cane.

Wisconsin Watch: Jan. 2021

AUDIO RECORDINGS

Online Grocery Shopping

Online Grocery Shopping – Word

 Online Grocery Shopping – PDF

Listen to online grocery shopping

Eleven Amazing Accessible iPhone and Android Apps

 Eleven Amazing Accessible iPhone and Android Apps – Word 

 Eleven Amazing Accessible iPhone and Android Apps – PDF

Listen to eleven amazing accessible iphone and android apps

What's New with JAWS and Zoomtext

What’s New with JAWS and Zoomtext (2021) – Word 

 What’s New with JAWS and Zoomtext (2021) – PDF

Listen to what’s new with jaws and zoomtext

Find the COuncil on YouTube

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

Visit the Council's YouTube Channel

A Day in the Life with Denise Jess

Celebrating 70 Years of Advocacy, Empowerment and Service

Scholarship Ceremony 2022

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