As this year draws to a close, many of us are looking to put 2020 behind us and start fresh in 2021. Pandemic or not, people will continue to lose their vision due to accidents, illness and disease. The Council aims to finish the year on solid financial ground, so we are available for every… Continue Reading Support People in Wisconsin Who Live with Vision Loss
Mia Zutter in her ski team jacket. Mia Zutter is a recipient of a 2020 Council scholarship. The cross-country runner and former Paralympic Games skier is a senior studying psychology at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Although classes resumed at the small campus this fall, they went virtual following Thanksgiving break. Mia… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Mia Zutter
It is with sadness that the Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member and supporter Arnold Tucker. Arnold was a board member from 2002 to 2014 including serving as treasurer and on the finance committee, where he continued until 2018.In 2014 he was honored with the “Backyard Hero Award” by Community… Continue Reading Remembering Arnold Tucker
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Thank you to those who supported the Council’s work by making a gift on Giving Tuesday! Among those whose support benefits people who rely on the Council for resources and vision services is Ann Albert, Executive Director of AgeBetter, Inc. and managing director of Sharing Active Independent Lives – SAIL in Madison. “My professional work with… Continue Reading Thank You, Giving Tuesday Donors
Lynn replaces Katherine Corbett, who was with the Council for three years. The part-time writer position will be posted in early 2021. Continue Reading Welcome, Lynn!
What is the best way to affect positive change? There are several facets of advocacy: education, self-advocacy, litigation and lobbying. Knowing where to start can help you be most effective in your advocacy efforts. This piece will focus on self-advocacy, which is often the quickest and easiest way to make change in your everyday life. Often,… Continue Reading How Self-Advocacy Can Educate and Affect Positive Change
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