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Action Alert: Joint Finance Committee’s Budget Listening Sessions Taking Place Statewide

The Joint Finance Committee, which writes Wisconsin’s biennial budget bill, is holding listening sessions around the state to gather input from Wisconsin residents on the State Budget. These sessions provide an opportunity to make your voice heard in the budget process. There are four sessions scheduled around the state: Wednesday, April 2, at Kaukauna High… Continue Reading Action Alert: Joint Finance Committee’s Budget Listening Sessions Taking Place Statewide

Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month

When a patient was referred to optometrist Dr. Kallie Harrier’s office at UW Health, they were expecting a fairly basic procedure. They had been experiencing headaches for some time, and after several tests came back inconclusive, their primary care doctor recommended seeing Dr. Harrier to see if their headaches were related to their eyes. An… Continue Reading Be Proactive About Vision Changes During Save Your Vision Month

Gov. Tony Evers delivering his Budget Address in the Assembly Chamber.

Governor’s Proposed Budget Shows Impact of Advocacy

In February, Governor Tony Evers released his proposed 2025-27 biennial budget. While the budget still has a long way to go before becoming law, it shows progress for the blind and low vision community. “The Governor put forward a very thoughtful budget, and we can see the impact of our advocacy throughout,” says Executive Director… Continue Reading Governor’s Proposed Budget Shows Impact of Advocacy

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

A computer screen with a lot of different program windows open.

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

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

A group of blindfolded diners enjoying a meal.

Dining in the Dark Offers a New Perspective on How to Enjoy a Meal

On Wednesday, April 16, the Council will be at Crossroads Coffeehouse in Cross Plains for our first Dining in the Dark event of 2025! Dining in the Dark is a unique educational experience where participants enjoy their meal while blindfolded. Diners use senses other than sight to enjoy their meal, with each course revealed after… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark Offers a New Perspective on How to Enjoy a Meal