Center for Deaf-Blind Persons, Inc.

06/02/2026

Exciting News! Evolving Canvas II will be held November 6th, 2026 from 6pm to 9pm. This year, we are holding the event at Beyond Vision. They were kind enough to offer us space to hold the event. Evolving Canvas is an interactive "paint and sip," with a twist. As the evening progresses, we provide challenges that impact participants vision and hearing to give them a sense of the challenges our clients face each and every day. We will have food, drinks, and a silent auction. Our event last year helped us raise $6000 for the Center. Our plan is to grow this event each year. In the coming weeks we will announce information about tickets. We have already started seeking sponsors and items for our silent auction. Keep checking back for more information. In the meantime, you can contact Adrian at [email protected] for more information or if you have questions!

06/01/2026

Today marks the start of DeafBlind Awareness Month. We are sharing a post from our friends at WDBTAP sharing the proclamation made by Governor Evers. The Center for Deaf-Blind Persons is honored to serve DeafBlind adults in Wisconsin for the last 40 years!

05/21/2026

Here is information on the June W.I.S.H. event.

WISH
(With Impaired Sight and Hearing)

Milwaukee Boat Line
Friday, June 12, 2026

11:15 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Meet at the dock

1124 N Doctor MLK Jr Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53203

414-294-9450

Boat leaves at 12:00 sharp.

Don’t be late.

Members - $20.00
Guests - $25.00

Volunteers - Free

All MUST PAY BY Tuesday, June 2, 2026 TO ATTEND!

No refunds.

We must pay to reserve our seats two weeks ahead of time.

The Vista King boat is wheelchair accessible, but the bathroom is not.

Brats, hot dogs, chips, cookies, beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase or bring your own lunch.

Bring a light jacket and sunscreen.

Write checks out to “CDBP/WISH”

Send payment to

Center for Deaf-Blind Persons Inc.

8306 W. Lincoln Ave.

West Allis, WI 53219

Phone: 414-481-7477 Voice

E-Mail: [email protected]

There are several paid surface lots and garages within a 1 to 3-block radius. Staff and volunteers may want to carpool.

05/21/2026

Many people don't realize that we not only work with clients at the Center, we go to people's homes for training. Here is a photo of staff working with Jo Ann on organizing her kitchen. Our staff can help clients with organizing their home in a way that is efficient and safe for them. Roughly 60% of the work we do is around the state in people's homes. If you have questions about our services, give us a call today. (414) 481-7477 or email Adrian at [email protected].

05/21/2026

We aren't all business at the Center. While we take our training programs seriously, sometimes you gotta take a break. Last month, Dani enjoyed some sunshine and ice cream outside with Linda and Sam.

05/21/2026

Yesterday, Lily, our newest staff member went to Vision Forward to take part in the Parent Resource Fair. This is part of continued effort to do outreach statewide to let people know about the Center and our services. Thank you Vision Forward for inviting us!

05/21/2026

The next "Touch Tour" at Marcus Performing Arts Center has been announced. It is for & Juliet. Touch Tours are immersive experiences designed for patrons with vision impairment and sensory sensitivity.

Participants will have the opportunity to go backstage to interact with costumes and props while learning about the show from two company representatives.

Join us Saturday, June 13, at 2:00 pm for the tour and receive two complimentary tickets to see the show. You can use the link below to RSVP.

An immersive, behind-the-scenes experience designed for blind and low vision patrons and individuals with sensory needs.

05/21/2026

On May 8th, we held W.I.S.H. at the Center. The theme was Cinco de Mayo. Jennifer brought all the food for a delicious taco spread. She also brought tasty brownies. Howard donated virgin margarita mix. As mentioned, we had Kay from Mukwonago United Church of Christ come to donate a check to the Center. We also were thrilled to have Margaret and Terri from Deaf Seniors of Southwest Wisconsin at the Center to volunteer. Howard won the 50/50 raffle and generously donated the money back to the W.I.S.H. treasury. The week before, clients made a pinata in arts and leisure class. We used that for the main activity. W.I.S.H. participants took turns with the pinata and Sam was the winner! Thanks to all the volunteers and thanks to all who attended. Next month we are doing a boat ride for W.I.S.H. details coming soon!

05/21/2026

At our May 8th W.I.S.H. event we were thrilled to have a special guest. Kay from Mukwonago United Church of Christ joined us. She came to present a very generous donation to the center on behalf of the congregation. Their church is closing their doors and their board voted to donate funds to the Center. We are grateful to them and would like to thank Kay for joining us! Here is a photo of Kay presenting Adrian with the check.

05/21/2026

On May 2nd, Adrian our executive director travelled to Wisconsin Dells to take part in the WDBTAP Wisconsin Deafblind Technical Assistance Project Family Event. Adrian presented about technology and the iCC program, talked to teenage youth about services at the Center, and talked to the parents about programming once their youth reach adulthood. It was a great day and a wonderful chance for outreach. We look forward to working with these families as these young people reach adulthood. Thanks to Jolene and her team for having us! Thank you to Laurie from Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults for assisting with the technology presentation.