State of Wisconsin
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Wisconsin's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal/state program of VR counselors who work with consumers, employers, and other partners to obtain, maintain, and improve employment for people with disabilities.
Wisconsin's Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal/state program of VR counselors who work with consumers, employers, and other partners to obtain, maintain, and improve employment for people with disabilities.
201 East Washington Ave.
201 East Washington Ave.
PO Box 7946
PO Box 7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
Madison, WI 53707-7946
608-266-3131
608-266-3131
State of Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired
State of Wisconsin Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired
State-wide organization of Rehabilitation Specialists and Associates who teach independent living skills to individuals in their homes and to groups; demonstrate adaptive equipment; and provide information and referral services.
State-wide organization of Rehabilitation Specialists and Associates who teach independent living skills to individuals in their homes and to groups; demonstrate adaptive equipment; and provide information and referral services.
1 W Wilson St.
1 W Wilson St.
PO Box 2659
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
888-879-0017
888-879-0017
Local Agency:
Local Agency:
2331 E. Lourdes Dr.
2331 E. Lourdes Dr.
Appleton, WI 54915
Appleton, WI 54915
920-831-2090
920-831-2090
Statutory Council on Blindness
Statutory Council on Blindness
A statutory body appointed by the Secretary of the State Department of Health (DHS). The Council advises and makes recommendations to the DHS and other state agencies on issues regarding blindness.
A statutory body appointed by the Secretary of the State Department of Health (DHS). The Council advises and makes recommendations to the DHS and other state agencies on issues regarding blindness.
1 West Wilson St.
1 West Wilson St.
Madison, WI 53702
Madison, WI 53702
888-879-0017
888-879-0017
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Offers an academic educational facility for children who are visually impaired and a summer rehabilitation program for adults with vision loss.
Offers an academic educational facility for children who are visually impaired and a summer rehabilitation program for adults with vision loss.
1700 W. State St.
1700 W. State St.
Janesville, WI 53546-5344
Janesville, WI 53546-5344
608-758-6100, 800-832-9784
608-758-6100, 800-832-9784
Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
As part of a national network cooperating with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) provides audio books and brailled materials to persons, living in Wisconsin, who cannot see regular print or handle print materials.
As part of a national network cooperating with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) provides audio books and brailled materials to persons, living in Wisconsin, who cannot see regular print or handle print materials.
WTBBL patrons receive and return books and equipment, postage-free through the U.S. Postal Service. WTBBL currently serves nearly 7,000 registered patrons and over 580 institutions (e.g. libraries, schools, nursing homes, veterans centers).
WTBBL patrons receive and return books and equipment, postage-free through the U.S. Postal Service. WTBBL currently serves nearly 7,000 registered patrons and over 580 institutions (e.g. libraries, schools, nursing homes, veterans centers).
In addition, the WTBBL circulates audio books and brailled materials about Wisconsin or by Wisconsin authors, as well as audio-described DVDs.
In addition, the WTBBL circulates audio books and brailled materials about Wisconsin or by Wisconsin authors, as well as audio-described DVDs.
814 W Wisconsin Ave
814 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1436
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1436
414-286-3045, 800-242-8822
414-286-3045, 800-242-8822