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
Growing up on a dairy farm in Door County, Shannon Columb always felt more comfortable in nature. After she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at a young age, she says sitting in a classroom could be difficult at times. But when she was done with school for the day, she felt at home exploring the… Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Shannon Columb Continues Mission of Accessibility
One of our favorite springtime events, Birding by Ear, returns on Saturday, May 10! Just like color and shape, bird songs are unique. Experienced birders know that you identify birds as much by hearing them as by seeing them. The Council is once again partnering with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and the Aldo Leopold… Continue Reading Birding By Ear Returns May 10
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
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
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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
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
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
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.
Share your experience with the Council and/or about living with vision loss. Stories we collect may be used in social media and publications. If you would like to remain anonymous, write “anonymous” on the name line below. Contact information is collected so we can reach out to you about your story. Contact information will not be shared.
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