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Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

The Council is coming to Dodgeville on Wednesday, October 9 for a free information event, On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. On Sight will provide a wealth of knowledge useful to area residents who are blind or low vision, their families and their caregivers. The event takes place at the Iowa County Health… Continue Reading Learn How to Access Eye Care, Navigate Your Community and Work a Cell Phone at our Upcoming Southwest Wisconsin Event

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Start the School Year on the Right Foot

Fall is just around the corner, which means college students across the state are heading to campus. Whether you’re an incoming freshman leaving home for the first time or transferring to a new school, moving to an unfamiliar campus and city can be scary for any student. But with a few tips, resources and skills,… Continue Reading Start the School Year on the Right Foot

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Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month

September is Falls Prevention Month, a time to highlight ways to avoid tumbles and the harm they can bring. Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and even death in Wisconsin. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Wisconsin had the highest fall death rate among older adults in the… Continue Reading Standing Tall During Falls Prevention Month

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Select Your Favorite Magnification Levels to Use ZoomText and Fusion More Efficiently

People who use ZoomText or Fusion from Freedom Scientific know these programs offer a number of magnification levels. As of the current release, magnification levels from 1 to 60 times are available. Many users rely on a few specific magnification levels. But switching between these levels can often require multiple keystrokes or mouse clicks. For… Continue Reading Select Your Favorite Magnification Levels to Use ZoomText and Fusion More Efficiently

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Planned Giving Shows Strong Support with a Focus on the Future

A recent survey by the senior living referral service Caring.com found that two-thirds of Americans do not have an up-to-date will. October 16-22 is National Estate Planning Week. It’s the perfect time to map out or update an estate plan. When you do, we hope you’ll consider including an estate gift to the Council in… Continue Reading Planned Giving Shows Strong Support with a Focus on the Future

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Test Your Pedestrian Safety and White Cane Knowledge

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, which includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15. How keen is your pedestrian safety knowledge? Take our quiz and see how you do! 1. What percentage of Wisconsin residents do not drive? a) 11% b) 31% c) 6% d) 21% Answer: b) 31% Factoid: Non-drivers face daily challenges in… Continue Reading Test Your Pedestrian Safety and White Cane Knowledge

Guide Dogs: A Relationship Built on Love, Trust and Discipline

Patty Slaby of Arcadia has found many benefits to living and working with her guide dog, Carter. “Walking in and out of medical facilities, church, stores, businesses and just taking walks,” Patty says. But the partnership demands that both participants stay focused and play by the rules. “You must be aware of what your dog… Continue Reading Guide Dogs: A Relationship Built on Love, Trust and Discipline

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New Rules Provide Opportunity to Improve the Older Americans Act

The Older Americans Act (OAA) was first passed in 1965 as part of President Lyndon Johnson’s “Great Society” initiative, with the goal of supporting older Americans to continue living at home and in their community with dignity and independence for as long as possible. It authorized a wide range of services, including home-delivered meals, support… Continue Reading New Rules Provide Opportunity to Improve the Older Americans Act

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Executive Director Denise Jess Receives Civil Rights Award

Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) is honoring Council Executive Director Denise Jess for her years of work promoting the rights and dignity of people living with vision loss. At CSW’s September 28 Community Change-Maker Awards event, Denise will be presented with the Linda Sundberg Civil Rights Defender Award. The Linda Sundberg Award is given each… Continue Reading Executive Director Denise Jess Receives Civil Rights Award

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Workplace Giving Makes Supporting the Council Easy

The Council is one of nearly 70 nonprofit organizations based in Dane County that benefit from the Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) workplace giving campaign that takes place each fall. Workplace giving is an easy and effective way to support our work. Over 100 area employers host workplace giving campaigns through CSW. Many employees opt… Continue Reading Workplace Giving Makes Supporting the Council Easy

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Built-In Versus Third-Party Magnifiers: Finding the Program that Works Best for You

For anyone living with low vision, using a screen magnifier on your computer is a must. There’s no need to struggle to read tiny text on a large monitor. Screen magnifiers are easy to use and can enlarge anything to help keep you connected to the digital world. But with several different screen magnifiers available,… Continue Reading Built-In Versus Third-Party Magnifiers: Finding the Program that Works Best for You

Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

The Council is excited to come to rural Wisconsin this fall for On Sight: Vision Loss Resources in Southwest Wisconsin. This free informational event will feature presentations on a variety of topics, from how to access vision rehabilitation services to public policy issues like transportation. The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9 from… Continue Reading Council’s October “On Sight” Event Brings Vision Resources Info to Southwest Wisconsin

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