Chamomile Harrison, formerly known as John Harrison, is a 2019 Council scholarship recipient. The junior at UW-Whitewater is studying creative writing and psychology with a minor in social work, and has a career goal to work in advocacy. She sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council writer, to discuss what advocacy means to her, how she… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Chamomile Harrison
This month, the Council welcomes new board member, Chip Kaufman. The resident of Middleton, Wisconsin looks forward to encouraging others and making a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Chip learned of the Council after his cone rod dystrophy diagnosis. He participated in the low vision support group for… Continue Reading Meet New Council Board member: Chip Kaufman
Thank you for your financial support of Council activities in 2019! Your gifts have made a direct impact on the lives of people experiencing vision loss. Your generosity has supported: Vision Services – one-on-one vision rehabilitation, technology training and low vision evaluations Advocacy – accessible pedestrian signal installation, accessible voting, greater access to public transportation… Continue Reading 2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Online via Zoom Learn about accessible cell phone options with vision services staff in this free Council webinar. The new format, which is discussion-based, gives users of particular devices the chance to share what has been helpful to them. Various cell phone options are featured, such as the new… Continue Reading Council Webinar: Accessible Cell Phones
Curling is Canada’s national sport, and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Over the past twenty years, curling has been adapted for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Wauwatosa Curling Club hosts a free adaptive curling program for people of all abilities, including those who are blind or visually impaired. “We… Continue Reading Getting Out on the Ice: Adaptive Curling for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
In the first few months of 2020, an important invitation will arrive in your mailbox. It is from the U.S. Census Bureau, imploring you to take the 2020 census. The census is decennial, meaning it occurs every ten years. This year, completion of the census is required by Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Did you know?… Continue Reading Why Being Counted Matters: Take the 2020 Census
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