We are pleased to welcome Susan Bosques as the newest member of the Council staff. Susan officially started with the Council on September 11 as our new Administrative Assistant. Susan will be one of the first faces and voices many people encounter when reaching out to the Council either in person or on the phone.… Continue Reading Welcome Susan Bosques to the Council Team
We are less than one month away from the November 5 election, when Wisconsin residents will have the opportunity to decide not only who becomes the next President of the United States, but also a litany of other local, state and federal races. We encourage everyone to make their voice heard on Election Day. Voters… Continue Reading Pay Attention to These Important Deadlines for the November 5 Election
Last week, the Council teamed up with Vision Forward, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, and the Statutory Council on Blindness for a webinar on voting rights and making your plan to vote in the November 5 election. No matter how you vote, it’s important to make your voice heard at the polls. That’s especially true… Continue Reading Know Your Voting Rights as We Approach November Election
The Council is grateful throughout the year for the donor and volunteer support that helps make our work possible. But this is the time of year when we like to take a moment to say a special “Thank you!” to everyone who contributes to our mission with the gift of their time, talent or financial… Continue Reading A Big, Seasonal ‘Thank You’ to Our Volunteers and Donors
For people with vision loss, modifying one’s home can create a safer, more navigable space to live in. “Most modifications are simple, inexpensive changes that you can implement right away or over time, depending on your needs,” says the Council’s Brent Perzentka, who is certified as both a vision rehabilitation therapist and an orientation and… Continue Reading Simple Strategies for Navigating Your Home Safely
The spirit of Thanksgiving doesn’t end after the last turkey sandwich of the weekend. Sure, there’s the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. But there is also an opportunity to express gratitude for the organizations whose work you appreciate, including the Council. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known around the world as Giving Tuesday. Giving… Continue Reading Show Your Gratitude on Giving Tuesday
The Council offices were buzzing on the evening of November 3. That’s when the doors opened to the public for a spectacular night of art and conversation at the 2023 Gallery Night. The annual event showcases the work of Wisconsin artists with vision loss who create in a range of media, including oil paint, photography,… Continue Reading Gallery Night Was a Moving Experience for Visitors and Artists Alike
2023 Council Scholarship recipient Joseph Tuttle of Drummond knew from a young age that he wanted to go into agriculture, specifically agriculture education to work with youth. “Growing up, my family had a small hobby farm, and we still do,” he says. Joseph and his siblings grew vegetables and fruits and raised chickens, pigs, sheep… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Joseph Tuttle
The Sharper Vision Store is pleased to announce that we’re having a Cyber Week Sale once again this year! This sale is an opportunity to get select items at special prices for FIVE FULL DAYS the week after Thanksgiving. The sale begin Monday, November 27 at 8:30 a.m. and runs through Friday, December 1 at… Continue Reading Once You’ve Digested Your Thanksgiving Fare, Get Ready to Feast on Cyber Week Savings
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October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, dedicated to raising awareness about pedestrian safety for all people, including those who are blind or low vision. Pedestrian Safety Month also includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15, during which communities across the country bring attention to their state’s White Cane Law requiring drivers stop for pedestrians… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer
When a loved one passes away, many of us feel a strong desire to do what we can to continue their legacy. One way of honoring a departed loved one is by supporting a cause or organization that was important to them. If your loved one had been impacted by the Council in some way,… Continue Reading Memorial Gifts Honor Your Loved One’s Legacy Through Our Work
Two-time Council Scholarship recipient Jayquan Jaeger began his tenure at UW-Madison with a bit of a head start, having already completed most of his general education credits in high school. That allowed the sophomore to focus on his main areas of study: theater and music. “My first year in college was wonderful!” Jayquan says. “All… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Jayquan Jaeger
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