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OBVI: Education Resources for Children who are Blind and Visually Impaired

If you have a question that isn't answered below, please email the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI).

The Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

1700 West State St.
Janesville, WI 53546
Phone: 608-758-6100
Toll Free: 800-832-9784
Outreach Toll Free: 866-284-1107
Fax: 608-758-6161
www.wcbvi.k12.wi.us

The Hadley School for the Blind

700 Elm St.
Winnetka, IL 60093-0299
Toll Free: 800-323-4238
Fax: 847-446-0855
Email: info@hadley.edu
www.hadley.edu

Hadley School for the Blind is for both for youth and adults. They offer several short courses for blind adults including technology, living skills, Braille, etc.


College and University Students

The following links may assist those students who will be heading off to college. Some topics that are covered include: reasonable accommodation, readers, accesses to the curriculum and books, and so much more. This is an excellent starting point for any college bound student!

Help for College Bound Students

https://www.tsbvi.edu/transition-items/

Last revised August 1, 2022