Wisconsin Council of the Blind&Visually Impaired

Welcome to the web site of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. Here you will find a wide variety of useful information regarding vision loss issues. If you have any questions or comments about this web site, please e-mail our webmaster using the link provided below. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your visit.

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is a private, non-for-profit agency. Its mission is to promote the dignity and independence of the people in Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired by providing services, advocating legislation and educating the general public. WCB&VI is funded through an annual drive, private grants and bequests.

Incorporated under laws of the State of Wisconsin in October 1952, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind (now known as The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired) is comprised of nineteen volunteer delegates. Eleven are appointed by five organizations representing people who are blind and eight are delegates-at-large, elected by people who are blind throughout the state. The Council is a strong voice for people who are blind or visually impaired in Wisconsin, representing their interests to the legislature. Many laws benefiting blind persons exist because the Council promoted their passage.

Read our Brochure.

Each year the Council puts out its Annual Report. This report gives highlights of the Council's activities and a summary of its financial postiion. Please Click Here to read the 2006 Annual Report.

Jerry's Race against Childhood Diseases New 6-18-08

Accessible Web Sites 101 Workshop offered New 6-5-08

Lutheran Social Services & The Council announce a joint seminar New 8-5-08

New Edition of the Friends NewsletterNew 5-29-08

Note Cards from Visually Impaired Artist Albert Schmiege New! 5-16-08

Watch Our Story of Hope

Visit the Sharper Vision Store

April 2008 Edition of the Courier

For Sale or Loan Updated 5-30-08

Support Groups

Free Matter for the Blind & Visually Handicapped Mailing Rules

Current Employment Opportunities New 6-18-08 Rehabilitation Teacher

Directions to the Council Offices