Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually

the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and visually impaired sells specialized assistive products at low cost to people who are Blind or have low vision. During 2023, these assistive products helped keep about 1681 Blind and visually impaired individuals independent. the organization also distributed 515 white canes at no cost to Blind and visually impaired individuals. Wcbvi still provided 166 in-home visits and 155 phone consultations to teach individuals with changing vision how to do familiar tasks in new ways. Additional presentations were made to groups of professionals who work with older adults with vision loss. Low vision assessments were administered to 146 individuals, helping them learn how to use their remaining vision with the best results. 280 people received assistive technology training during 2023. 166 people were seen for orientation and mobility training appointments.

the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and visually impaired provides various education and community and social services that support the Blind and visually impaired by providing scholarships and other forms of support. 63 community education and awareness programs provided information to 2700 attendees.