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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

The Windows Magnifier will show up on any screen you are working on.

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

Adam Grassnickle in Sharper Vision Store

On Sight October 2018

Today is White Cane Safety Day! Alt text: Save the Date graphic for White Cane Safety Day Image: Did you know? October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Share upcoming posts to educate people you know. #WhiteCaneLaw (logo for the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired) Spread the word about White Cane Safety… Continue Reading On Sight October 2018

Photo of the Wisconsin State Capitol with the words Advocacy Days, Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday May 28

Advocacy Days Returns in May, Both Virtually and at the State Capitol

Public policy advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since its founding in 1952. But you don’t have to be a professional advocate to be an effective voice for change! Our organization works tirelessly to lay the groundwork for progress, but to be effective, we need the help of on-the-ground advocates across the… Continue Reading Advocacy Days Returns in May, Both Virtually and at the State Capitol

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Tech Tip: Access Technology Users Can Change Programs Quickly in Windows

These days, most computer users usually have more than one program running at a time. For example, we might be writing something in a word processor while our email program is open in another tab. But for users of JAWS, Fusion and other screen reader and magnification programs, switching between programs can be cumbersome. Fortunately,… Continue Reading Tech Tip: Access Technology Users Can Change Programs Quickly in Windows

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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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Smart TVs: Are They Accessible?

What is a Smart TV? The term smart TV refers to a television, or an external box connected to a television, which can run apps, or software, much like a computer or smartphone. These apps allow users to stream content from the internet, such as movies, music and TV shows. Because content is streaming, it… Continue Reading Smart TVs: Are They Accessible?