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Members of the Wisconsin Assembly in the chamber listening to a speech.

New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

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

Hands of various colors on top of each other over an outline of Wisconsin.

New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Beginning in January, the Council will start a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was… Continue Reading New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

Jim Denham accepting a White Cane Safety Day proclamation from the Fitchburg City Council.

More than 30 Wisconsin Communities Proclaimed October 15 White Cane Safety Day

Another White Cane Safety Day has come and gone, with over three dozen municipalities across the entire state (along with the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County) issuing proclamations celebrating the day on October 15. 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of White Cane Safety Day, which was first proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and… Continue Reading More than 30 Wisconsin Communities Proclaimed October 15 White Cane Safety Day

A ballot drop box outside a fire station in Madison.

Ballot Drop Boxes are Once Again an Option for This Fall’s Elections

Earlier this summer, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that local municipalities across the state can use drop boxes to collect absentee ballots. That decision overturned the 2022 ruling barring the drop boxes. This is a major win for voters with disabilities across Wisconsin. “Many voters, including those with disabilities, face barriers when casting their ballot,”… Continue Reading Ballot Drop Boxes are Once Again an Option for This Fall’s Elections

Front cover of the Big Data report on working-age adults

Big Data Working Age Adults Report Paints Sobering Picture, Highlights Need for Advocacy

Last year, the VisionServe Alliance (VSA) released their Big Data Project report on older adults in Wisconsin with vision loss. That report confirmed what the Council has long known: Vision loss in Wisconsin is more prevalent than most people realize, and vision services are not meeting the level of need. VSA has now released a… Continue Reading Big Data Working Age Adults Report Paints Sobering Picture, Highlights Need for Advocacy

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Members of the Wisconsin Assembly in the chamber listening to a speech.

New State Legislature Provides New Opportunities to Make Advocacy Connections

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

Hands of various colors on top of each other over an outline of Wisconsin.

New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Beginning in January, the Council will start a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was… Continue Reading New Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action

Jim Denham accepting a White Cane Safety Day proclamation from the Fitchburg City Council.

More than 30 Wisconsin Communities Proclaimed October 15 White Cane Safety Day

Another White Cane Safety Day has come and gone, with over three dozen municipalities across the entire state (along with the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County) issuing proclamations celebrating the day on October 15. 2024 marked the 60th anniversary of White Cane Safety Day, which was first proclaimed by President Lyndon B. Johnson and… Continue Reading More than 30 Wisconsin Communities Proclaimed October 15 White Cane Safety Day

A ballot drop box outside a fire station in Madison.

Ballot Drop Boxes are Once Again an Option for This Fall’s Elections

Earlier this summer, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled that local municipalities across the state can use drop boxes to collect absentee ballots. That decision overturned the 2022 ruling barring the drop boxes. This is a major win for voters with disabilities across Wisconsin. “Many voters, including those with disabilities, face barriers when casting their ballot,”… Continue Reading Ballot Drop Boxes are Once Again an Option for This Fall’s Elections

Front cover of the Big Data report on working-age adults

Big Data Working Age Adults Report Paints Sobering Picture, Highlights Need for Advocacy

Last year, the VisionServe Alliance (VSA) released their Big Data Project report on older adults in Wisconsin with vision loss. That report confirmed what the Council has long known: Vision loss in Wisconsin is more prevalent than most people realize, and vision services are not meeting the level of need. VSA has now released a… Continue Reading Big Data Working Age Adults Report Paints Sobering Picture, Highlights Need for Advocacy

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