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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Cooking, eating and the holidays go together. But with the busyness the season brings, easy recipes with simple ingredients are the best way to make delicious food without adding stress. These dishes will be welcome additions to your holiday table. Each tried-and true recipe was contributed by Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired… Continue Reading Four Recipes with Seven Ingredients or Less to Add Yum to Your Holiday Table
Has your financial advisor mentioned Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) to you? A donor advised fund is a giving vehicle that provides an immediate tax benefit to you and allows you to grant funds to charities of your choice. DAFs are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. A donor advised fund allows you… Continue Reading Get an Immediate Tax Benefit and Give to the Charity of Your Choice with a Donor Advised Fund
October 15 of each year is National White Cane Safety Day, a day the Council takes to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law. Since 1964, the day has promoted safe, welcoming communities for people with vision loss or blindness. The White Cane Law encourages the year-round independence of people in the blind and… Continue Reading Commitment to Pedestrian Safety Made in 10 Wisconsin Communities
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