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
T As autumn gives way to winter, it’s a great time to reflect on what a busy fall we had here at the Council. In addition to our ongoing education, advocacy and vision services activities, fall was marked by a number of special events. Two highlights were our October 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium and… Continue Reading Autumn Highlights Included Education and Art
For many people in Wisconsin, vision loss is a life changing experience. Helping those individuals adapt to these changes and maintain their quality of life through education, vision services and accessibility tools is a big part of the Council’s mission. By contributing to the Council, you make it possible for us to provide in-home vision… Continue Reading Support People Experiencing Vision Loss by Giving to the Council this Season
As a high school student in Cedarburg, Brandon Klas got hooked on business and leadership. Brandon is among the Council’s 2021 scholarship recipients, and is continuing his Business Entrepreneurship education as a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The Council recently had a conversation with Brandon about his education and future. Council: Classes returned in… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Brandon Klas
Navigating the snow and ice of a Wisconsin winter takes extra care for people with visual impairment. These tips will give you the confidence to get outside and enjoy our state’s winter wonderland. 1. Walk like a penguin. Take short, slow, deliberate steps, turning your feet slightly outward. Keep your hands out of your pockets… Continue Reading Ten Tips for Safe Winter Walking
Nearly a third of Wisconsin residents do not drive. It’s a fact that Council Executive Director Denise Jess shared this past spring with members of the State Legislature’s Joint Committee on Finance during hearings on the state’s biennial budget. Advocacy is one of the pillars of the Council’s work, along with education and vision services,… Continue Reading Advocacy: The Year in Review
World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille’s birthday, on January 4, 1809, focusing our attention on the importance of literacy in the blind and visually impaired community. Literacy and academic success are linked to employment. Being able to read and write in braille is vital for people who are blind or legally blind, who are not… Continue Reading World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille
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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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