Blind/Visually Impaired

Leader Dogs for the Blind provides free services that empower people who are legally blind with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Guide dog instruction, O&M /white cane instruction. Youth O&M, and Teen Summer Camp are just a few of the free programs offered to fulfill our mission.

Provides guide dogs at no cost to the blind of Wisconsin by utilizing an in-home training program. The guide dog team is trained where they live, work & travel. Blinded veterans are eligible to have their dogs expenses paid by the VA.

Provides training to help blind/visually impaired adults to gain/regain independence. Includes developing techniques of daily living, personal care, communication skills, & other specialized skills.

Langlade/Lincoln: 2187 N Stevens St., Rhinelander 54501, (715) 365-2804

Marshfield & Wausau & Wisconsin Rapids: 1940 Maria Dr Rm 101, Stevens Point, 54484, (715) 344-4210

Helps individuals w/disabilities purchase telecommunications equipment necessary for affordable access to basic telephone services.

Support group for visually impaired adults and their families. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 12:30-2:30. Also provides counseling and assistance to determine needs and offer help in identifying services and visual aids available in the community.

For those dealing with the challenges of low and impaired vision.  

Support group for visually impaired adults and their families. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 12:30-2:30. Also provides counseling and assistance to determine needs and offer help in identifying services and visual aids available in the community.

The Visually Impaired Support Group. Meets at 10:30 am every second Monday of the month in the Brehm Room at the Centralia Center in Wisconsin Rapids. The group is open to people who have low vision or are losing their vision, and those who support those people. Large print books are available check-out in the Paul Resource Library. Equipment to assist with large print reading is also available in the Resource Library.

Provides opportunities for blind & visually-impaired people to experience fellowship, social activities, to network w/others, & to learn of resources available. Meets the last Saturday of February, April, June, August, October, and the first Saturday of December. Starts at 11:30 am. Noon meal is provided after. Call the office 1 week before for reservation purposes.

Does statewide advocacy & legislation, provides speakers, conducts webinars & online assistive technology classes & training, provides free white canes to persons who qualify, & sells adaptive products through Sharper Vision Store (store in Madison, catalog, or online at https://store.wcblind.org/).

A residential school for K-12 students who are blind & visually impaired. Providing a general education curriculum, intensive instruction in skills which minimizes the effects.

The Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) provides free library service to Wisconsin residents who cannot read normal print or hold a book. WTBBL patrons receive and return books, magazines, audio-described DVDs and equipment, postage-free through the U.S. Postal Service. Check our website or call for more information.

Email: wtbbl@milwaukee.gov