Tag: Advocacy

Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Collaborative and inclusive efforts benefit us all. The Council strives for a collaborative approach to initiate change through working with people who bring multiple perspectives and life experiences. One way the Council collaborates with other groups and individuals is through coalition work.… Continue Reading Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition

How an Opportunity Becomes a Law in Wisconsin

Laws govern our society and provide rules by which to live. Ever wonder how a law is created in Wisconsin? This article outlines the legislative process and how you can get involved each step along the way. We encourage you to be aware of and participate in the legislative process to make the most of… Continue Reading How an Opportunity Becomes a Law in Wisconsin

How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss

New on our 2018 Infographic card, we are including etiquette information about what to do and say when interacting with people who are blind or visually impaired. We created this information to ensure greater education among the general public. This information is distributed to Lions Clubs, donors and individuals at outreach events. You can request… Continue Reading How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss

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Weigh in on the Issues that Matter to You

Since February 2018, the Council sends legislative updates that inspire, inform and initiate action in the blind and visually impaired community throughout Wisconsin. We would like your feedback as we move forward to ensure monthly content is meaningful and impactful. Please take five to ten minutes of your time to fill out our short survey.… Continue Reading Weigh in on the Issues that Matter to You

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A Guide for Effectively Communicating with a Legislator

Every constituent has an important story to tell that could help open the mind and heart of a legislator. Your voice matters, so we encourage you to let your story be heard. Continue Reading A Guide for Effectively Communicating with a Legislator

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Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

Welcome to the third and final part of the Council’s Future Dreams series, where we explore what we hope to happen legislatively by 2027, the Council’s 75th anniversary. Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

Join Us for Legislative Day

Join us for Legislative Day in April. The day will be spent increasing awareness of issues that affect the blind and visually impaired community. Continue Reading Join Us for Legislative Day

A boy learns math with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Photo courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind eLearning.

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

This is Part 2 of the Council’s legislative dreams series. The series focuses on the Council’s vision for 2027, when the organization will celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary of promoting the dignity and empowerment of the people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired. Last month, transportation and civil rights/ADA were discussed, which require public… Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation and Civil Rights/ADA

As we enter 2019, the Council is putting forth five dreams related to our current Legislative Priorities, that will inspire us and urge us to press forward. We believe these dreams could, with hard work and cooperative effort, be accomplished by the year 2027, when the Council will celebrate its 75th anniversary. The dreams outlined… Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation and Civil Rights/ADA