The Council collaborated with two Wisconsin restaurants to present Dining in the Dark events this spring. The host eateries represented each end of the spectrum in terms of their involvement with Dining in the Dark: The events have become an annual happening at Beastro & Barley in Reedsburg in recent years, while Brix Cider… Continue Reading Old and New Partners Made Dining in The Dark a Success This Spring
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” –William Shakespeare Shakespeare could have been writing about the sensory gardens at the Council’s building in Madison. Thanks to artful planning and planting by members of Rock Prairie Master Gardener Association, the gardens have delighted Council visitors and passersby all summer and early fall with an… Continue Reading Sensory Gardens Add a Welcoming Touch to the Council Grounds
If making a will has been on your mind but you’ve never managed to take the steps to get it done, this is the month to do it. August is Make-A-Will month! Having a will benefits your loved ones and the organizations that are important to you. It’s a simple process to set up a… Continue Reading August is Make-A-Will Month!
The number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who are blind or visually impaired. Registration accessibility remains a big issue. Also, non-drivers are facing problems securing transportation to vaccine appointments. Through its transportation, accessibility and health care advocacy… Continue Reading Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
Mindy Coulman navigates her Dodgeville subdivision by using skills gained through Orientation and Mobility training on using her white cane. When Mindy Coulman began to lose her vision, she knew that learning new ways to navigate her surroundings would be necessary. “I needed to walk my child down to the bus safely and walk to… Continue Reading Using your Senses for Safe and Independent Navigation
The Council’s services reached people in a broad area of Wisconsin, as shown on this map. The past year presented many challenges, but a snapshot of programs and services the Council provided, and how the community supported those services gives a picture of how together we persevered. Our 2020 Infographic, now available in audio, MS… Continue Reading Council Snapshot in 2020
Just as unique as their color and shape, bird songs come in all tunes and pitches. Identifying birds by their song is an exciting activity and skill, and experienced bird watchers will tell you that most birding is done without actually seeing the bird, but by hearing it.
Birding By Ear, held in partnership with Madison Audubon, teaches techniques for identifying birds by close listening. Continue Reading Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear
Two miles west of Waunakee, tucked into a pocket of homes off Highway 19 is a pay-what-you-can par-3 golf course that has benefited people who are blind and visually impaired. Sil Maly, who owns Harvest Hill Golf on Poelma Drive, established the course about 25 years ago. Last summer, the realtor and developer decided to donate weekend fees collected from golfers to go to three charitable organizations. Continue Reading Waunakee Golf Course Gives Back
Accessible Pedestrian Signals like this one make streets safe for everyone in your community. The Council’s advocacy priorities get reviewed each year to develop strategies that will achieve policy goals that benefit people with blindness and visual impairment. Making progress toward equitable transportation, accessibility, voting, health care, education and employment depends on ongoing work of… Continue Reading Advocacy Priorities Work to Build Equity
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It’s no secret that staying physically active is good for you. It helps keep both the body and the mind healthy. But getting enough exercise can be challenging for many people living with vision loss. With the right adaptations, however, most people can find ways to work up a good sweat. You just need to… Continue Reading Making Strides Toward Physical and Mental Health
This is the time of year when college students across the country are heading back to campus. Or, if they are first-year collegians, heading there for the first time. Knowing what resources are available to support your success is important for any incoming freshman. But for students with vision loss, it’s especially critical to learn… Continue Reading Back to School Learning Starts Even Before Classes Begin
Governor Tony Evers signed the 2023-2025 biennial state budget in early July. This concluded a full year of drafting and legislative action on the massive document, during which the Council and our allies made a lot of calls, paid numerous visits and sent many emails to the policymakers who created the bill. Our efforts were… Continue Reading State Budget Disappointments Do Not Detract from Ongoing Momentum
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