Blind or Visually Impaired
Information & Services

For additional information, contact:

Here is a list of the regional offices or county field phone numbers.

Mission Statement:

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.

Other Information

• OBVI Rehabilitation Teaching Services

• OBVI Objectives and Services

• 2007 Guide to Selected Services for Individuals Who are Blind or Visually Impaired (PDF, 7.1 MB)

Table of Contents (sorted alphabetically)

• Adaptive Equipment
• Adjustment Skills, Information and Techniques
• Advocacy (Statutory Council on Blindness and other organizations)
• Blindness Rehabilitation Education - resources for those interested in pursuing career working with the blind or visually impaired
• Eye Diseases
• Other Resources and Information
• Wisconsin Statutes and other employment laws/resources
• White Cane Information 

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Last Revised: July 28, 2008