Graduating high school and starting postsecondary education can be both exciting and challenging. That’s especially true for students with vision loss who are leaving behind their teachers of the visually impaired and navigating school on their own for the first time. Continue Reading Postsecondary Students with Vision Loss Must Assert Their Rights on Campus
Jaxon Baker addressing the Madison Common Council October was Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for everyone. The month also included White Cane Safety Day on October 15, recognized every year as opportunity to raise awareness of White Cane Laws. In Wisconsin, drivers must stop at least 10 feet… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day Reaffirmed Commitment to Safe Streets for All
Council Board Member Kole Torres first moved to Menomonee Falls several years ago and has been in her current apartment on a busy three-lane road for about two years. Kole has two dogs, one of whom is old and walks slowly due to arthritis. Continue Reading Board Member Kole Torres Speaks Up on Pedestrian Safety Issue in Her Community
Every year since 1964, October 15 has been recognized ad White Cane Safety Day, a time to promote safe and welcoming communities for people who are blind or low vision. Its main purpose is to raise awareness of state White Cane Laws. Wisconsin’s law states that drivers must stop 10 feet before a pedestrian who is using a white cane or guide dog. The Council has celebrated White Cane Safety Day for decades by encouraging state and municipal governments to issue White Cane Safety Day proclamations and urging them to promote pedestrian safety in their communities. Continue Reading Communities Across Wisconsin Celebrate White Cane Safety Day in Their Own Way
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about how communities can become safer and welcoming for pedestrians. While everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, pedestrian safety is especially critical for the 31% of state residents who do not drive, including people who are blind or low vision. There are a… Continue Reading October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe
In January, the Council kicked off the year by launching a new Advocacy Discussion Group. This group serves as a space for advocates and changemakers across the state to connect, share information and experiences, and gain the skills to be effective advocates at both the local and state levels. With a few meetings now under… Continue Reading Advocacy Discussion Group Connects Changemakers Across the State
Advocates and Council staff met in a State Capitol hearing room to strategize about their legislator meetings. Public policy advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since our founding over 70 years ago. In May we continued that mission with our annual Advocacy Days event, both virtually and in-person at the State Capitol… Continue Reading Advocacy Days Brought Council Priorities to Lawmakers
A bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may sound like something positive, but in reality, this piece of federal legislation would create major barriers to voting for many people, including those with vision loss and other disabilities. The SAVE Act would require all Americans registering to vote or updating their registration information… Continue Reading SAVE Act Would Create Major Barriers for Voters with Disabilities
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
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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Graduating high school and starting postsecondary education can be both exciting and challenging. That’s especially true for students with vision loss who are leaving behind their teachers of the visually impaired and navigating school on their own for the first time. Continue Reading Postsecondary Students with Vision Loss Must Assert Their Rights on Campus
Jaxon Baker addressing the Madison Common Council October was Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for everyone. The month also included White Cane Safety Day on October 15, recognized every year as opportunity to raise awareness of White Cane Laws. In Wisconsin, drivers must stop at least 10 feet… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day Reaffirmed Commitment to Safe Streets for All
Council Board Member Kole Torres first moved to Menomonee Falls several years ago and has been in her current apartment on a busy three-lane road for about two years. Kole has two dogs, one of whom is old and walks slowly due to arthritis. Continue Reading Board Member Kole Torres Speaks Up on Pedestrian Safety Issue in Her Community
Every year since 1964, October 15 has been recognized ad White Cane Safety Day, a time to promote safe and welcoming communities for people who are blind or low vision. Its main purpose is to raise awareness of state White Cane Laws. Wisconsin’s law states that drivers must stop 10 feet before a pedestrian who is using a white cane or guide dog. The Council has celebrated White Cane Safety Day for decades by encouraging state and municipal governments to issue White Cane Safety Day proclamations and urging them to promote pedestrian safety in their communities. Continue Reading Communities Across Wisconsin Celebrate White Cane Safety Day in Their Own Way
October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about how communities can become safer and welcoming for pedestrians. While everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, pedestrian safety is especially critical for the 31% of state residents who do not drive, including people who are blind or low vision. There are a… Continue Reading October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe
In January, the Council kicked off the year by launching a new Advocacy Discussion Group. This group serves as a space for advocates and changemakers across the state to connect, share information and experiences, and gain the skills to be effective advocates at both the local and state levels. With a few meetings now under… Continue Reading Advocacy Discussion Group Connects Changemakers Across the State
Advocates and Council staff met in a State Capitol hearing room to strategize about their legislator meetings. Public policy advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since our founding over 70 years ago. In May we continued that mission with our annual Advocacy Days event, both virtually and in-person at the State Capitol… Continue Reading Advocacy Days Brought Council Priorities to Lawmakers
A bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may sound like something positive, but in reality, this piece of federal legislation would create major barriers to voting for many people, including those with vision loss and other disabilities. The SAVE Act would require all Americans registering to vote or updating their registration information… Continue Reading SAVE Act Would Create Major Barriers for Voters with Disabilities
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
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