To promote the dignity and empowerment of the people of Wisconsin who live with vision loss through advocacy, education, and vision services.
Advocating for Wisconsin residents who are blind or visually impaired on local, state and federal issues
One-on-one and group support for people who are newly diagnosed, including low vision evaluations, in-home visits and assistive technology
Screen reader users will be interested in learning about this exciting innovation. The new Picture Smart with AI allows users of JAWS and Fusion to hear detailed descriptions of not only photos but also graphs in spreadsheets and even online meetings. “If a picture is worth a thousand words, now you can have JAWS or… Continue Reading New AI Feature in JAWS and Fusion is Worth a Thousand Words
Advocating for pedestrian safety with local officials can sometimes be as intimidating as navigating a dangerous intersection. Just ask Kathi Zoern. “It’s scary,” says the Wausau resident. “But it’s important to advocate. If you don’t do something, nothing’s going to change.” Some years back, Kathi, who has been visually impaired since birth, began to attend… Continue Reading The Power of Local Advocacy in Making Our Streets Safer
No matter where you live in Wisconsin, a vision services provider is within reach. That said, available services vary from area to area and from agency to agency. “Each agency offers a certain type of assistance,” says Education and Vision Services Director Amy Wurf of the Council. “Depending on where you are, you may not… Continue Reading Wisconsin’s Vision Services Landscape
Learn how to lead field trips that make birding more accessible to people with vision loss.
Join us for this experiential dinner that challenges attendees to rethink the importance of vision in the dining experience.
2024 Advocacy Day will feature a panel discussion with three people from around the state living with vision loss. Each panelist is at a different stage in their advocacy journey, and each has a story to tell.
Ensure that the Needs of People with Vision Loss are Well Represented in Smart Growth America’s Survey Smart Growth America,… Continue Reading Promote Accessible Streetscape Design
All financial gifts to the Council are used to support our mission to promote the dignity and empowerment of the… Continue Reading Employer Matches Can Make Gifts to the Council Go Farther
The Council is looking for help this spring, summer, and fall with maintaining our small garden and flower beds.
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Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
