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Carving Out a Tactile Hobby Through Patience, Persistence and Perspective

For many people who begin losing their vision as adults, it can be tough to stick with lifelong hobbies usually done by sight. And finding new pastimes can be equally challenging. However, with some adaptation and problem-solving, it’s possible to continue enjoying many activities by taking a more tactile approach. Chuck Fehl and Don McCall… Continue Reading Carving Out a Tactile Hobby Through Patience, Persistence and Perspective

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Communication Breakdown: It’s Your Right to Receive Complete and Understandable Health Care Information

In an ideal world, doctors, nurses, clinic staff and other health care professionals would be perfect communicators. They would share information seamlessly and accurately with patients, caretakers and each other. Unfortunately, we do not live in that ideal world. Sometimes it takes extra effort and vigilance to make sure we understand diagnoses and treatment options… Continue Reading Communication Breakdown: It’s Your Right to Receive Complete and Understandable Health Care Information

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Consider a Career as a Vision Services Professional

If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, you might consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages from all walks of life, teach them new skills, and make a real difference in their lives by empowering them to live independently and… Continue Reading Consider a Career as a Vision Services Professional

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Making the Most of Lighting

Different kinds of lighting in a room can play an important role in accomplishing tasks, but not all lighting is created equal. There are differences between ambient lighting and task lighting, and both can be utilized to meet your needs. Continue Reading Making the Most of Lighting

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Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

Welcome to the third and final part of the Council’s Future Dreams series, where we explore what we hope to happen legislatively by 2027, the Council’s 75th anniversary. Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care

2019 Excellence Award Nomination Kit

Do you know an individual or organization who has made an important contribution in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Wisconsin? Consider nominating them for a Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Excellence Award. Continue Reading 2019 Excellence Award Nomination Kit

A boy learns math with a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Photo courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind eLearning.

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

This is Part 2 of the Council’s legislative dreams series. The series focuses on the Council’s vision for 2027, when the organization will celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary of promoting the dignity and empowerment of the people in Wisconsin who are blind or visually impaired. Last month, transportation and civil rights/ADA were discussed, which require public… Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment

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Smart TVs: Are They Accessible?

What is a Smart TV? The term smart TV refers to a television, or an external box connected to a television, which can run apps, or software, much like a computer or smartphone. These apps allow users to stream content from the internet, such as movies, music and TV shows. Because content is streaming, it… Continue Reading Smart TVs: Are They Accessible?

Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation & Civil Rights/ADA

As we enter 2019, the Council is putting forth five dreams related to our current Legislative Priorities, that will inspire us and urge us to press forward. Continue Reading Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation & Civil Rights/ADA

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Volunteer Your Time and Expertise as a Member of the Council Board of Directors

Volunteering for an organization you care about can take a lot of forms. Preparing materials for an event or helping in the garden are a couple of the common ways people donate their time. We appreciate all our volunteers, no matter the size of the time commitment they are able to make. One of the… Continue Reading Volunteer Your Time and Expertise as a Member of the Council Board of Directors

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Translation Service Can Enhance Your Council Experience

If you are most comfortable speaking a language other than English and would like to discuss products in the Sharper Vision Store or services the Council provides in your preferred language, we can help! LanguageLine is a translation service that connects subscribing businesses like us with interpreters all around the world. If you would prefer… Continue Reading Translation Service Can Enhance Your Council Experience

Welcome Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone to the Council

We’re pleased to welcome Rachel Pavone to the Council staff! Rachel came on board in June as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. In that role, she collaborates with clients who are blind or have low vision to educate them on ways to accomplish independent living tasks, introducing them to new methods and assistive devices to help… Continue Reading Welcome Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone to the Council

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