The following list of links are a collection of state government services designed to assist the blind and visually impaired. The Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually impaired has worked with many of these agencies in the past but is unable to make additional recommendations or endorsements other than listing their contact information here.
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Government Services
| Department of Transportation (DOT), Special Plates Unit | The Division of Motor Vehicles issues an identification card to adults who do not have a driver’s license. A person with a visual impairment may also qualify for disabled license plates or a handicapped parking card. Form MV 2162, for a license plate, or form MV-2548, for a parking card, must be completed by a physician Contact: Telephone: (608) 266-3041. P.O. Box 7949 Madison, WI 53707-7949 |
| Department of Workforce Development (DWD) / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) | Services from the DVR assist individuals in obtaining employment. Trained vocational counselors may provide services to the client in the home, but the client typically meets their counselor at the office. In addition to counseling and guidance, the rehabilitation counselor may assist with setting up training opportunities for the client. Assistance with job placement will be provided. Contact: Telephone: (800) 442-3477, (608) 243-5600, TTY: (608) 243-5601, FAX: (608) 243-5680 P.O. Box 7852, 2917 International Lane Madison, WI 53707 |
| Governor’s Committee for People With Disabilities | The Governor’s Committee for People With Disabilities advises the Governor, the Legislature, and State agencies on the needs and concerns of people with disabilities, identifies progress in eliminating barriers for the disabled, tracks state legislation relating to disabled people, and annually reports to the Governor on problems and recommended solutions. Contact: Telephone: (608) 261-7816, TTY: (608) 267-9880 FAX:(608) 266-3386. 1 West Wilson Street, Room 437 Madison, WI 53703 |
| Social Security Administration – If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision-How We Can Help | If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision-How We Can Help – This publication is a large-print booklet that explains the various Social Security provisions that apply to people who are blind. The booklet emphasizes work incentives in the programs and includes examples of how people who are blind can use them to supplement their income and return to work. It also lists the various special services available to people with visual impairments, including the publications that are available in Braille and recorded format. Braille and recorded copies of this and other publications. Braille and recorded copies of this and other publications can be obtained by contacting the Division of Publications Management/Braille Services at 410-965-6414. The SSA Publication Number is 05-10052, the ICN is 462554, and the unit of issue is a package of 25. |
| Wisconsin Office for the Blind & Visually Impaired | The Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired, is the government agency designated to provide assessment, training and information to adults with vision loss, their families and interested professionals. These services exist to enhance independent living skills and quality of life for persons with vision loss. Contact: Telephone: (888) 879-0017, Director: (608) 266-5641, FAX: (608) 266-3256. 1 W. Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703 |
