Every seven minutes, someone in America will become blind or visually impaired. By 2030, the estimated number of visually impaired Americans 65 and older will double to seven million!
Visual impairment can have a great impact on the quality of life for older adults as well as family members. Low vision can create challenges for elders to prepare meals, shop for groceries, find transportation to medical appointments, or manage the household and finances.
Looking toward the next 50 years, as major demographic segments grow older, we are preparing for a significant increase in vision loss due to age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.
Our mission remains constant. We are committed to empowering and assisting the growing number of people who must make lifestyle changes and adjustments due to vision impairment.
The current increasing need presents an opportunity for you to join us in our mission.
Together, we can do so much!
Giving is easy. The WCB&VI staff will work with you and your attorney, financial planner or advisor. All contribution and donation amounts are strictly confidential.
All donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and wisely used.
To donate:
- Use our fast, simple and secure way to donate on line, directly to WCB&VI or;
Donate to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired through Community Shares of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired is proud to be a member agency of Community Shares of Wisconsin which raises funds through workplace giving campaigns at more than 100 private sector employers in the Madison area. Public sector employees can also contribute to Community Shares and its member groups through their Combined Campaign. Please consider giving to Community Shares of Wisconsin through your workplace giving campaign. You can designate your gift to the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, and we will receive 100% of your contribution. By supporting Community Shares of Wisconsin, you join other committed individuals who share your vision of a better world.
- Visit www.communityshares.com or call 608-256-1066—and please tell others about this opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others in our community.
- See this page to make a donation to WCB&VI through CSW and this page for more information about WCB&VI and CSW or;
Thank you!
