Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network. Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network.If you or a family member… Continue Reading Look to the Low Vision Fair for Information About your Vision Loss
Brandon Klas is a 2019 Council scholarship recipient. The incoming freshman at UW-Whitewater sat down with the Council’s writer, Katherine Corbett, to chat about his interest in business, the importance of adaptive technology and his hobbies. Katherine Corbett: Tell me about the first time you knew you wanted to study business. Brandon Klas: In ninth… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Brandon Klas
Get ready for a delicious, multi-course meal and lively discussion about how senses play a role in the dining experience. The Council and Vignette Dining Club are partnering to host two Dining in the Dark dinners this fall. The dates are Thursday, September 12 and Wednesday, October 23. Both meals are from 6:30 – 9:30… Continue Reading Announcing two Dining in the Dark Dinners this Fall
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Going to a museum, attending a play or catching a movie are great ways to enrich your senses and learn new things. Wisconsin museums, theaters and cinemas are making these experiences accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Find out how you can experience Wisconsin exhibits, performances, or movies. At the Museum: From… Continue Reading Wisconsin Museums, Theaters and Cinemas Enhance Experience of the Arts
Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition Collaborative and inclusive efforts benefit us all. The Council strives for a collaborative approach to initiate change through working with people who bring multiple perspectives and life experiences. One way the Council collaborates with other groups and individuals is through coalition work.… Continue Reading Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
Over time, ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage the eyes. Macular degeneration, cataracts, corneal sunburn and skin cancer around the eyes can be caused by UV damage, according to Prevent Blindness. Protecting your eyes from glare and brightness today can prevent future damage, so remember to use eye and skin protection. Did You… Continue Reading Protect Your Eyes This Summer (And All Year Round)
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