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.
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.
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.
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).
In addition, the WTBBL circulates audio books and brailled materials about Wisconsin or by Wisconsin authors, as well as audio-described DVDs.