2027 marks the Council’s 75th anniversary. As we gear up to celebrate, we reflect on our rich history, our present environment, the opportunities and challenges in front of us, and the future we want as an organization. These reflections have led us to an exciting project. We will be updating the Council’s “brand,” including a… Continue Reading Honoring Our Legacy While Embracing Our Future
2025 has been another fantastic year at the Council. “I’m proud of our work to promote the dignity and inherent worth of Wisconsinites who are blind and low vision throughout the state,” says Council Executive Director Denise Jess. “It’s exciting to witness the Council’s spheres of influence grow wider and deeper, from legislators and judges… Continue Reading 2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building
Join the Council on Friday, November 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. for our 2025 Gallery Night! Thee event will take place at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of 11 artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, featuring works ranging from paintings… Continue Reading Meet this year’s Gallery Night Artists in New Video
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
In September, we hosted our fourth and final Dining in the Dark event of 2025 at Old Sugar Distillery in Madison. We were joined by a diverse crowd for camaraderie, a fantastic meal prepared by Blue Plate Catering, and an opportunity to learn more about the lives of people who are blind or low vision.… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark Brings Learning and Good Food to Diverse Crowd
Join us on Friday, November 7 for our annual Fall Gallery Night! The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of eleven artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. Their work ranges from paintings to photography to ceramics to artisanal chainmail. Continue Reading Gallery Night to Feature Unique Art from Wisconsin Artists with Vision Loss
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
Are you an artist who is blind or low vision? We are currently accepting submissions for Gallery Night 2025, which will take place on Friday, November 7. We welcome artwork in a wide range of formats. Past exhibits have included paintings, photographs, digital drawings, fiber arts, wood carvings, ceramics and more. You can check out… Continue Reading Showcase Your Talent at Gallery Night This Fall
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
In May, the Council joined the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona for another fantastic Birding by Ear event. We had a full house at the Nature Center on a fantastic spring morning where we heard over 50 different species of birds passing through Dane County. Birding by Ear… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Shows the Importance of Inclusion in Outdoor Activities
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2027 marks the Council’s 75th anniversary. As we gear up to celebrate, we reflect on our rich history, our present environment, the opportunities and challenges in front of us, and the future we want as an organization. These reflections have led us to an exciting project. We will be updating the Council’s “brand,” including a… Continue Reading Honoring Our Legacy While Embracing Our Future
2025 has been another fantastic year at the Council. “I’m proud of our work to promote the dignity and inherent worth of Wisconsinites who are blind and low vision throughout the state,” says Council Executive Director Denise Jess. “It’s exciting to witness the Council’s spheres of influence grow wider and deeper, from legislators and judges… Continue Reading 2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building
Join the Council on Friday, November 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. for our 2025 Gallery Night! Thee event will take place at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of 11 artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, featuring works ranging from paintings… Continue Reading Meet this year’s Gallery Night Artists in New Video
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
In September, we hosted our fourth and final Dining in the Dark event of 2025 at Old Sugar Distillery in Madison. We were joined by a diverse crowd for camaraderie, a fantastic meal prepared by Blue Plate Catering, and an opportunity to learn more about the lives of people who are blind or low vision.… Continue Reading Dining in the Dark Brings Learning and Good Food to Diverse Crowd
Join us on Friday, November 7 for our annual Fall Gallery Night! The event will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of eleven artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. Their work ranges from paintings to photography to ceramics to artisanal chainmail. Continue Reading Gallery Night to Feature Unique Art from Wisconsin Artists with Vision Loss
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
Are you an artist who is blind or low vision? We are currently accepting submissions for Gallery Night 2025, which will take place on Friday, November 7. We welcome artwork in a wide range of formats. Past exhibits have included paintings, photographs, digital drawings, fiber arts, wood carvings, ceramics and more. You can check out… Continue Reading Showcase Your Talent at Gallery Night This Fall
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
In May, the Council joined the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and the Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona for another fantastic Birding by Ear event. We had a full house at the Nature Center on a fantastic spring morning where we heard over 50 different species of birds passing through Dane County. Birding by Ear… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Shows the Importance of Inclusion in Outdoor Activities