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Keeping Track of Key State Legislative Action This Session

The Council’s policy work is a full spectrum effort. We work closely with a variety of partners and allies to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities. Whether urging legislators to establish an equitable personal identification system or working alongside our Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition partners for accessible elections, the Council’s advocacy is… Continue Reading Keeping Track of Key State Legislative Action This Session

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You’re Not Alone: Help is Available for Older Adults with Vision Loss

If you read our newsletters regularly, you may already be aware of a report published last year that provides the best data we’ve ever had on the prevalence and demographics of vision loss among older adults in Wisconsin, and its impact on well-being. The report has been incredibly valuable in supporting our advocacy work. But… Continue Reading You’re Not Alone: Help is Available for Older Adults with Vision Loss

Council board member Chip Kaufman accepting a White Cane Safety Day proclamation at a Middleton council meeting

October Was a Banner Month for Pedestrian Safety Advocacy

October was Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 was White Cane Safety Day. These two observances work together to promote the safety of all Wisconsinites who get around without a car either all or some of the time. For the Council, it was a banner month of outreach, education and advocacy. Governor Evers and over… Continue Reading October Was a Banner Month for Pedestrian Safety Advocacy

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Self-Advocacy is a Journey That Can Begin Wherever You Are

As individuals living with vision loss, we have many opportunities to advocate for breaking down barriers in our personal lives. In doing so, we may also benefit others. In this newsletter, Council Executive Director Denise Jess shares a recent personal experience navigating challenges to healthcare access. Denise’s story provides tips for building your own advocacy… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy is a Journey That Can Begin Wherever You Are

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Changes on the Way from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Thanks to technological improvements at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) over the last several years, people who want to continue reading have more options than ever. And more digital advances are on the way. Created by a 1931 Act of Congress, NLS is a free braille and talking book… Continue Reading Changes on the Way from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

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Donor Advised Funds are a Smart and Convenient Way to Support the Council

The Council relies on the generosity of our donors to support the services we provide. Every donor has their own preferences for how they make their gifts—some like to write a check, while others prefer to use a credit card or donate online via PayPal. One charitable giving method you may not be as familiar… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds are a Smart and Convenient Way to Support the Council

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Student Spotlight 2021: Lindsey Fritz

Meet Lindsey Fritz! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is the subject of this month’s Student Spotlight. Congratulations to Lindsey as she receives $2,000 to support her ongoing education. The 23-year-old from Madison is continuing her studies at Madison College this fall. Lindsey is working on her associate degree… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Lindsey Fritz

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Coming Soon: Gallery Night, Friday, November 12

Paintings, photos, sculptures and more! The Council is looking forward to sharing the artwork of eights artists from across Wisconsin who are visually impaired, something we’ve now been doing for a decade. This year’s Gallery Night event will be virtual-only; there will be no in-person gathering. But that means anybody can tune in for the… Continue Reading Coming Soon: Gallery Night, Friday, November 12

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One Woman’s Story: A White Cane Provides a New Sense of Safety

“I was diagnosed with retinal degeneration and told it’s an inherited deficit impacting my field of vision,” Becky says. “But I had no idea I would lose my eyesight because of it.” “I had to stop driving in 2016 and that’s when I quickly realized I could no longer walk around safely either. Uneven sidewalks,… Continue Reading One Woman’s Story: A White Cane Provides a New Sense of Safety

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2023 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller

Kaylee Mueller began her junior year this fall at UW-Green Bay by launching a new student organization. She started “Ability Allies,” a group dedicated to providing resources and educational opportunities to students with and without disabilities. Kaylee, a 2023 Council Scholarship recipient, is particularly excited to get peers who are not disabled involved. She believes… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller

The front page of the Fall 2023 Council Courier

Check Out the Fall Issue of the Council Courier Newsletter

The Fall 2023 issue of our Council Courier newsletter has hit mailboxes across Wisconsin. As always, this issue covers a lot of ground. One of the stories, in fact, is literally about the ground—specifically, the ground around the Council’s building in Madison. Readers will get a walk through the Council’s new Sensory Gardens. With artful… Continue Reading Check Out the Fall Issue of the Council Courier Newsletter

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Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

Artists find their inspiration in all sorts of places. “I began drawing at age 4,” says Eli Santin of Madison. “I consider it a way of extroverting myself by channeling the essence of my subconscious into something tangible.” Eli and seven other artists from across Wisconsin will exhibit their work at the Council’s Gallery Night… Continue Reading Gallery Night: A Celebration of Imagination, Inspiration and Adaptation

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