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Support Accessibility for All During The Big Share on Tuesday, March 4

The Big Share is tomorrow, March 4, and we invite you to make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or low vision in Wisconsin by making a gift to the Council. Help us reach our goal of raising $8,000! This annual one-day giving event is organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin… Continue Reading Support Accessibility for All During The Big Share on Tuesday, March 4

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Council Staffers Advocate for Change in Their Own Neighborhoods and Communities

Legislative advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since our founding over 70 years ago. Every day, Council staff members work with state and local policymakers to advocate for Wisconsin residents who are blind or low vision on everything from transportation, health care, employment, voting access and more. But public advocacy is not… Continue Reading Council Staffers Advocate for Change in Their Own Neighborhoods and Communities

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Make Your Voting Plan For the 2025 Spring Elections

The 2025 Spring General Election will take place on April 1, and this year there will be at least three contested statewide races. This ballot will include the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and one ballot referendum question to change the state constitution to mandate that… Continue Reading Make Your Voting Plan For the 2025 Spring Elections

Action Alert: Reach Out to Congress THIS WEEK to Protect Medicaid

With members of Congress back home in their own districts this week, this is a great opportunity to connect with your Congressional representatives and urge them to reject cuts to Medicaid. About one out of every five Wisconsinites receives health care coverage and/or long-term care services through one of the state’s 19 Medicaid funded programs,… Continue Reading Action Alert: Reach Out to Congress THIS WEEK to Protect Medicaid

The Big Share Was a Big Success Thanks to Your Help

We are extremely grateful to everyone who supported the Council during The Big Share on March 4. Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our $8,000 goal, raising a total of $10,688! Every gift made during The Big Share helps the Council raise awareness of the importance of accessibility. Whether we’re training people on using screen… Continue Reading The Big Share Was a Big Success Thanks to Your Help

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Safe winter walking

Read on to learn about the tools and techniques that can help you stay active, go holiday shopping with friends and enjoy our winter wonderland. Continue Reading Safe winter walking

Updating the Law Regarding Service Animals

Julie decides to stop in to Bob’s Market on her way home from work. She has her service dog, Jasper, accompanying her. When Bob sees Julie and her dog entering the store, he is confused. He wonders why that lady has a dog with her. Is it a service animal or an emotional support animal,… Continue Reading Updating the Law Regarding Service Animals

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Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer

Assistive technologies, such as magnifiers and screen-readers, have increased accessibility to information now more than ever before. As someone new to magnification, consider utilizing the built-in accessibility options before purchasing equipment or installing software. “I use these settings every day,” says Kathy Brockman, Council board treasurer. “I can customize my computer to display text in… Continue Reading Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer