Post Archive

A woman walking toward the camera with a white cane and the words White Cane Fund.

Support All of the Council’s Services During Our White Cane Appeal

Last year, the Council gave over 500 white canes to people with vision loss across the state. In addition, we served hundreds of clients with vision rehabilitation visits, low vision evaluations, orientation and mobility training and access technology instruction. The various services the Council provided helped people become or remain employed, get an education, and… Continue Reading Support All of the Council’s Services During Our White Cane Appeal

Two laughing women and a man with a white cane standing outdoors with other people and trees in the background

Low Vision Support Groups Across the State Provide Safe Space to Learn, Share and Connect

Everybody experiences vision loss differently. But it is not easy for anyone. You may have questions or anxieties about how you can continue to do the things you love. While professional vision rehabilitation services can help you cope with daily living challenges, sometimes it’s easier to hear from someone else who has gone through the… Continue Reading Low Vision Support Groups Across the State Provide Safe Space to Learn, Share and Connect

Topics to Explore

Rachel Pavone sitting across a table from a man using a braille labeler.

What’s on the Menu? Council’s Vision Services Offerings Continue to Grow

Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone working with a client on use of a braille labeler. Whether it’s during a home visit, at a job site, at our own office or in a virtual remote session, the Council’s Vision Services staff can help determine the impact of vision loss on an individual’s daily activities and… Continue Reading What’s on the Menu? Council’s Vision Services Offerings Continue to Grow

The JAWS and the words Jaws Smart Glance

Use the Smart Glance Feature of JAWS and Fusion to Discover Web Page Highlights

To grab users’ attention, web content designers often highlight certain key text or areas of a page, for example by using a larger font or a specific color combination that stands out. On some pages, these high traffic areas may be indicated using a heading or other element that screen reading software recognizes. Unfortunately, these… Continue Reading Use the Smart Glance Feature of JAWS and Fusion to Discover Web Page Highlights

Topics to Explore

Click toggle for topics

Legislative Session Ends with Some Wins and a Strong Foundation for Future Progress

Legislative Session Ends with Some Wins and a Strong Foundation for Future Progress

State lawmakers are leaving Madison for the year as the 2023-24 legislative session comes to an end. The Council worked diligently over the past year to advocate for bills that would positively impact the lives of people with vision loss and other disabilities across the state, and against bills that could have caused harm. Through… Continue Reading Legislative Session Ends with Some Wins and a Strong Foundation for Future Progress

Photography by Big Dreamers United & DesignCraft Advertising.

© All rights reserved | Privacy Policy | Site Map

Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired