The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is celebrating its 70th birthday in 2022, and as you may have noticed, we’re incorporating the anniversary theme into much of what we do throughout the year. That includes everything from mentioning it in our fund development campaigns to weaving it into communications about our annual… Continue Reading New Video Honors the Council’s 70-Year History
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier to enjoying gardening as a soul-enriching hobby. Council Executive Director… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
There are many benefits to becoming an advocate. It gives you a voice in decisions made by lawmakers and other institutions. It can help you gain a better understanding of the systems that affect your life and the obstacles they present. And perhaps most important, it can validate your own experiences as someone with vision… Continue Reading Advocacy Days Will Empower You to Raise Your Voice for Equity
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After 15 years at the Council, Database Manager Ray Cubberly is calling it a career at the end of March. We are grateful to Ray for all his excellent work as a member of the fund development team. Ray came to the Council in 2007, after his position at another nonprofit was eliminated. After initially… Continue Reading Bidding Adieu to our Retiring Colleague Ray Cubberly
We’re pleased to welcome Dan Torres as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the Council as a Program Associate in February. That role comes with a lot of hats to wear. Dan helps update the Council website, helps put together our e-newsletters, assists callers and Sharper Vision Store visitors, and pitches in… Continue Reading Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff
Smart speakers have been around for a while now, but to a lot of folks, they remain a mystery. You might be wondering what a smart speaker can do for you or whether there are reasons to be concerned about them. So what is a smart speaker? A smart speaker looks like a regular small,… Continue Reading Make Life Easier with Smart Speakers While Protecting Your Privacy
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