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Courage, Patience and Persistence are Stepping Stones on the Various Paths to Becoming a Grassroots Advocate

There are many paths to take on the way to becoming a grassroots advocate. Danita Jackson’s path led to the polls on election day. Danita lost her vision when she was 16 and she remembers the first time she went to the polls to cast a vote. She walked into the polling place in her… Continue Reading Courage, Patience and Persistence are Stepping Stones on the Various Paths to Becoming a Grassroots Advocate

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An Evening of Fresh Food and a Unique Perspective at Dining in the Dark

Thursday, September 12 (sold out) 6:30-9:30 p.m. Vignette Dining Club, Fitchburg   Tuesday, September 24 6:30-9:30 p.m. Touchdown Tavern, 125 E. Main Street, Reedsburg   Wednesday, October 23 (sold out) 6:30-9:30 p.m. Vignette Dining Club, Fitchburg   Dining in the Dark is a delicious multi-course meal that challenges participants to rethink the importance of vision… Continue Reading An Evening of Fresh Food and a Unique Perspective at Dining in the Dark

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The Power of Engagement: How and Why to Make Social Media Accessible to Everyone

Over 100,000 people in Wisconsin are blind or visually impaired. As the population ages, this number is expected to double in the next 10-20 years. Chances are good that you already have—or will have in the future—someone who is blind or visually impaired in your social media audience. People who are blind or visually impaired… Continue Reading The Power of Engagement: How and Why to Make Social Media Accessible to Everyone

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Technology Makes Sailing Fully Accessible to People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

There is nothing like feeling the wind on your face and travelling smoothly over water in a sailboat. Thanks to developments in technology, people who are blind or visually impaired can race sailboats without sighted assistance on board. How does Adaptive Sailing Work? People who are blind or visually impaired take part in two types… Continue Reading Technology Makes Sailing Fully Accessible to People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

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70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History

In this 70th anniversary year of the Council’s work, what better time to celebrate those who have supported our organization for at least the past 35 years? Why did we choose 35 years? “That’s half of our 70 years of existence,” says Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes. “The Council began recording donations on software just… Continue Reading 70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History

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