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The number 2025 in shiny gold digits.

The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the Council is ready to dive into the new year with a strong-as-ever commitment to empowering people who are blind or low vision to live the life they choose. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue the work we’ve already started and bring some… Continue Reading The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

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 split photo with Amy Wurf giving a presentation on the left and hands examining bump dots on the right.

Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

The Council is coming to Dodgeville on Wednesday, October 9 for a free information event, On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. On Sight will provide a wealth of knowledge useful to area residents who are blind or low vision, their families and their caregivers. The event takes place at the Iowa County Health… Continue Reading Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

A split photo with Amy Wurf giving a presentation on the left and hands examining bump dots on the right.

Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

The Council is excited to come to rural Wisconsin this fall for On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. This free informational event will feature presentations on a variety of topics, from how to access vision rehabilitation services to public policy issues like transportation. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9 from… Continue Reading Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

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The number 2025 in shiny gold digits.

The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the Council is ready to dive into the new year with a strong-as-ever commitment to empowering people who are blind or low vision to live the life they choose. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue the work we’ve already started and bring some… Continue Reading The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

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 split photo with Amy Wurf giving a presentation on the left and hands examining bump dots on the right.

Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

The Council is coming to Dodgeville on Wednesday, October 9 for a free information event, On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. On Sight will provide a wealth of knowledge useful to area residents who are blind or low vision, their families and their caregivers. The event takes place at the Iowa County Health… Continue Reading Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

A split photo with Amy Wurf giving a presentation on the left and hands examining bump dots on the right.

Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

The Council is excited to come to rural Wisconsin this fall for On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. This free informational event will feature presentations on a variety of topics, from how to access vision rehabilitation services to public policy issues like transportation. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9 from… Continue Reading Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

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