As the Council celebrates 70 years of service and advocacy, board and staff are thankful for the foresight of our early founders. Beginning in 1952 and looking well into the future, they understood the necessity of planning ahead by encouraging gifts through bequests. There are gift planning ideas for all ages. It can be a… Continue Reading Support for the Council Can Be Part of Your Legacy Through Planned Giving
Advocacy Days is a three-day online crash course designed to educate participants on how to be effective advocates for equity for those who are blind or visually impaired. We’ll discuss the state budget process, the Council’s legislative priorities, and tips on how to have a productive conversation with your legislators. Registration is required, and the… Continue Reading Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21
In a rural area in central Wisconsin, an elderly mother is slowly losing her vision. Her doctor has advised her to stop driving, prompting an important question: As she lives alone, how will she get to the grocery store, medical appointments or family visits? Her daughter contacted Holly Keenan at the nonprofit Lutheran Social Services… Continue Reading Mobility Managers Can Steer You Toward the Best Transportation Options
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Glaucoma is one of the most common causes of vision loss, especially for older adults and African Americans. Yet many people don’t fully understand what glaucoma is and why it’s so important to diagnose and treat it early. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate more people about this “sight-stealing” disease that… Continue Reading Help Spread the Word about Glaucoma in January
It’s hard to believe the Council has now been around for 70 years! Please join us in celebrating all that we have accomplished so far and in looking toward the opportunities ahead to advance equity, access and independence for Wisconsin residents living with vision loss. We’re grateful to all of the founders, supporters, board members,… Continue Reading Happy 70th Anniversary to the Council!
Joe Tuttle spent his first year of college taking classes from his residence hall. It wasn’t quite the freshman experience he was looking for at Purdue University. But this year is looking much different, and it has made all the difference for Joe, who is among the Council’s scholarship recipients. Joe is studying Agriculture Education… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Joe Tuttle
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