In 2018, over 400 people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired received a free white cane from the Council. For those people who received their first white cane, or replaced a well-worn one, having that cane means they can safely cross the street, walk confidently through their surroundings, and be recognized as someone… Continue Reading White Cane Gifts
Jim Turk is a 2019 Council Excellence Award recipient and self-defense instructor living in Madison. On January 4, 2019, Jim took on the new role of Dad. On that day, he and his wife Vicky welcomed their son, Eli Turk, into the world. As a parent who is blind, Jim wondered how his vision loss… Continue Reading A Father’s Journey: Finding Connection with a New Little One
DATE: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 TIME: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Are you looking for simple solutions to eliminate glare and get greater use out of your remaining vision? Look no further than the Council’s upcoming webinar. Learn the little things you can do to adapt to various lighting situations. Join Amy… Continue Reading New WEBINAR: GLARE CONTROL AND SUNGLASSES
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2019 Council scholarship recipient Amy Hatten has learned that the more she accepts herself as a person, the greater her success in life. She is currently a second year graduate student at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Psychology. She sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, for a discussion… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Amy Hatten
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 The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired invites Eau Claire area residents to our Low Vision Fair. The Low Vision Fair will feature 15 vendors… Continue Reading The Council’s Low Vision Fair Comes to Eau Claire
Donor advised funds (DAFs) are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. Gifts from a donor advised fund are easy to make and the DAF provides tax incentives for many donors. A donor advised fund could be described as a charitable investment account. The sole purpose of the DAF is to support charitable… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds
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