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Scientific photo of an eye with retinitis pigmentosa

Research Organizations Work to Understand Both the Medical and Social Sides of Vision Loss

In order to fully address the needs of the blind and low vision community, it is important we know as much as possible about all aspects of their lives. Across the country, there are many organizations conducting research aimed at growing that understanding. There are two main categories of research organizations in the blind and… Continue Reading Research Organizations Work to Understand Both the Medical and Social Sides of Vision Loss

Amy Wurf demonstrating tactile labelling techniques using a television remote

The Illusion of Free Services

When modern vision services began in America, this vital work was done for little-to-no pay. Performed mostly by women who themselves were blind or low vision, it was seen more as mutual aid than as a true “profession.” These workers were often paid just $1 per day (or around $38 per day in today’s money). Continue Reading The Illusion of Free Services

Graphic of a group of hands holding puzzle pieces

Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

Similar to the national landscape, there are multiple organizations across Wisconsin dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. These organizations, including the Council, all fill a different niche in the vision loss community. Over the past several years, these groups have begun to work together to coordinate services and ensure our respective… Continue Reading Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

Four smiling people standing outdoors behind a table bearing Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired information.

Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

Denise Jess, Amy Wurf, Kathleen Callen and Nate Wegehaupt were among the Council staffers on hand at last year’s Disability Pride Festival in Madison. Throughout July, communities across Wisconsin are celebrating Disability Pride Month. Last year, we published this article about what Disability Pride means and why we celebrate it. We hope you are able… Continue Reading Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

A young light-skinned woman using a braille typewriter and the words The New American Foundation for the Blind Braille Typewriter.

The History of Vision Rehabilitation: Undervalued, Overlooked, Urgently Needed

An ad for a braille typewriter designed by AFB to expand employment opportunities. The Council’s highly trained vision rehabilitation professionals empower people who are blind or low vision to live life on their own terms in a variety of ways. They help clients gain the skills to navigate safely through their community, use access technology… Continue Reading The History of Vision Rehabilitation: Undervalued, Overlooked, Urgently Needed

Group shot of the VisionServe Alliance Board of Directors

National Blindness and Low Vision Networks Work Together Toward Common Mission

Members of the VisionServe Alliance Board of Directors at their board meeting last fall. Across the country, there are a number of organizations dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. While each of these organizations specializes in different areas of the vision loss field and all have their own unique identity, they… Continue Reading National Blindness and Low Vision Networks Work Together Toward Common Mission

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Scientific photo of an eye with retinitis pigmentosa

Research Organizations Work to Understand Both the Medical and Social Sides of Vision Loss

In order to fully address the needs of the blind and low vision community, it is important we know as much as possible about all aspects of their lives. Across the country, there are many organizations conducting research aimed at growing that understanding. There are two main categories of research organizations in the blind and… Continue Reading Research Organizations Work to Understand Both the Medical and Social Sides of Vision Loss

Amy Wurf demonstrating tactile labelling techniques using a television remote

The Illusion of Free Services

When modern vision services began in America, this vital work was done for little-to-no pay. Performed mostly by women who themselves were blind or low vision, it was seen more as mutual aid than as a true “profession.” These workers were often paid just $1 per day (or around $38 per day in today’s money). Continue Reading The Illusion of Free Services

Graphic of a group of hands holding puzzle pieces

Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

Similar to the national landscape, there are multiple organizations across Wisconsin dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. These organizations, including the Council, all fill a different niche in the vision loss community. Over the past several years, these groups have begun to work together to coordinate services and ensure our respective… Continue Reading Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community

Four smiling people standing outdoors behind a table bearing Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired information.

Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

Denise Jess, Amy Wurf, Kathleen Callen and Nate Wegehaupt were among the Council staffers on hand at last year’s Disability Pride Festival in Madison. Throughout July, communities across Wisconsin are celebrating Disability Pride Month. Last year, we published this article about what Disability Pride means and why we celebrate it. We hope you are able… Continue Reading Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community

A young light-skinned woman using a braille typewriter and the words The New American Foundation for the Blind Braille Typewriter.

The History of Vision Rehabilitation: Undervalued, Overlooked, Urgently Needed

An ad for a braille typewriter designed by AFB to expand employment opportunities. The Council’s highly trained vision rehabilitation professionals empower people who are blind or low vision to live life on their own terms in a variety of ways. They help clients gain the skills to navigate safely through their community, use access technology… Continue Reading The History of Vision Rehabilitation: Undervalued, Overlooked, Urgently Needed

Group shot of the VisionServe Alliance Board of Directors

National Blindness and Low Vision Networks Work Together Toward Common Mission

Members of the VisionServe Alliance Board of Directors at their board meeting last fall. Across the country, there are a number of organizations dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. While each of these organizations specializes in different areas of the vision loss field and all have their own unique identity, they… Continue Reading National Blindness and Low Vision Networks Work Together Toward Common Mission