The Wisconsin Concept: A Unique Approach to Blind Rehabilitation

Abstract

This article describes the Milwaukee Area Technical College, established in 1979 by the State of Wisconsin to train visually impaired adults. In addition to the skills taught in most traditional rehabilitation programs, the college provides students with other skills needed for living successfully in the community mainstream. For example, students are encouraged to develop vocational and academic goals and acquire the skills they will need to remain in their former jobs or find a new, more suitable employment and to handle the activities of daily living.