In November, Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council presented a webinar on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to simplify everyday tasks. AI can streamline and assist with some computer tasks that are particularly challenging for people who are blind or low vision. Whether you’re writing a paper for a class or figuring… Continue Reading You Can Use AI in Everyday Life
Following last year’s redrawing of the state’s legislative maps, a bevy of new members of both the State Senate and Assembly were sworn into office on January 6. These new lawmakers are probably still learning the ropes of their new jobs, and while they certainly have their legislative priorities, they are still figuring out how… Continue Reading New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections
The Wisconsin Legislature is preparing for a busy year as lawmakers begin to craft a new two-year state budget. In the coming weeks, Governor Tony Evers will kick off the deliberations with two speeches in which he will lay out his priorities. Those two speeches are his State of the State address on Wednesday, January… Continue Reading Governor Tony Evers to Lay Out Upcoming Budget and Policy Priorities
The Wisconsin Legislature is preparing for a busy year as lawmakers begin to craft a new two-year state budget. In the coming weeks, Governor Tony Evers will kick off the deliberations with two speeches in which he will lay out his priorities. Those two speeches are his State of the State address on Wednesday, January… Continue Reading Governor Tony Evers to Lay Out Upcoming Budget and Policy Priorities
As we enter the new year, we are pleased to welcome four new members to the Council’s Board of Directors. Each of our new board members brings unique experiences and backgrounds that will help the Council reach people who are blind or low vision from across all of Wisconsin. “The Board is pleased to welcome… Continue Reading A New Year Means a Warm Welcome to Our Four New Board Members
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2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the Council is ready to dive into the new year with a strong-as-ever commitment to empowering people who are blind or low vision to live the life they choose. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue the work we’ve already started and bring some… Continue Reading The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New
Winter is here, and in Wisconsin that means a few months of potentially slippery sidewalks and street crossings. But just because you live in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to avoid walking to where you need to go. Here’s an article we first published in November of 2022 that contains some great tips… Continue Reading With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting
The close of 2024 also brings an end to the terms of six members of the Council’s Board of Directors. Our board provides valuable governance and oversight to our organization, and we would like to thank our outgoing Board members for their contributions to the Council’s mission. This is the second of two articles thanking… Continue Reading Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Chamomile Harrison, Rebecca Arrowood, Nat Tarnoff
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.
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