Katherine Corbett just wants people to leave her guide dog alone. “I would prefer for people to pretend that my dog is invisible,” Katherine says. “Honestly, the best compliment you can give a guide dog user is, ‘Oh, wow, I didn’t even notice you have a dog!’” Katherine has been blind since shortly after birth.… Continue Reading Caution: Dog at Work
Meeting with policymakers matters! Public officials make hundreds of important decisions during their terms and there is no way they can be experts on all topics brought before them. For policy decisions to be grounded in the needs of the people, it is imperative that we both educate policymakers and advocate for change. How do… Continue Reading Making the Most of Your Advocacy Meetings
The difference between freshman and sophomore years of college can be dramatic for a lot of students. Saree Behm, a 2021 Council Scholarship recipient, spent her first year at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater mostly taking general education classes. Now a sophomore, the early childhood and special education major is taking classes more aligned with her interests.… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm
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Please note that from March 21 until early November, a major street reconstruction project in downtown Madison is expected to cause significant traffic delays. The construction will affect many of the routes leading to our location, particularly those involving the major intersection connecting Blair Steet, Wilson Street, Williamson Street and John Nolen Drive. If you… Continue Reading Road Construction Nearby
In recent years, many of us have participated in online virtual meetings. For individuals who use synthetic speech to access information—such as screen readers or screen magnification software—it can be a challenge to participate in these meetings while listening to the computer speak. Freedom Scientific has recently introduced a new feature in both JAWS and… Continue Reading Access Technology Tip: Making it Easier to Participate in Online Meetings
We warmly thank everyone who gave to the Council during The Big Share on Tuesday, March 1. The Big Share is an annual one-day online fundraising event organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin. This year, we surpassed our goal of $7,000—a target that honored our 70th anniversary—and ultimately received a total of $10,578 from 115… Continue Reading Donors Small and Large Stepped Up to Make The Big Share a Big Success
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