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Retinitis Pigmentosa Plus: Inherited Retinal Diseases Now and in the Future

The McPherson Eye Research Institute and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired are teaming up to bring you an engaging program on retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other inherited retinal degenerative diseases, live-streamed on Zoom on December 3 from 4-6 p.m. The program will feature Dr. David Gamm, Director of the McPherson ERI,… Continue Reading Retinitis Pigmentosa Plus: Inherited Retinal Diseases Now and in the Future

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A person’s hands use an accessible voting machine.

Overcoming Barriers to Voting

Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired staff serve on statewide coalitions that empower people with disabilities to have accessible voting and transportation options. One of these coalitions is the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition (WDVC). Among other activities, the WDVC shares real voter experiences with the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC). In turn, WEC shares… Continue Reading Overcoming Barriers to Voting

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Reading Devices and Services

Accessible books and a new generation of listening devices are helpful for readers with limited vision. Almost any popular novel or nonfiction book, general interest and trade magazines, and newspapers are now available in a variety of accessible audio formats. Below we outline 10 different resources for listening to audio books, from downloading them onto… Continue Reading Reading Devices and Services

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Giving to the Council at Work

Workplace giving is a convenient and safe way to donate to vetted local organizations doing good work in Dane County and beyond. More than 100 local businesses partner with Community Shares of Wisconsin for workplace giving. These businesses encourage their employees to donate any amount through the convenience of payroll deduction. Each employee can individually… Continue Reading Giving to the Council at Work

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