Last month, we shared with you a workaround to help deal with a recent change to the Windows Notepad application. The workaround allows the user to land in a new blank document upon launching Notepad rather than in the last document that was worked on.… Continue Reading Take Note: More Tools for Tackling Your Notetaking Needs
From the Council offices to clients’ homes to the State Capitol, 2023 was a productive year in all aspects of the Council’s work—advocacy, education and vision services. As the new year begins, there’s a lot to celebrate even as the work continues. “At the close… Continue Reading Pausing to Reflect on a Year Well Spent:
2023 in Review
A new year brings changes to the Council’s Board of Directors both in membership and leadership. Board Chair Nick Sinram of Milwaukee remains at the helm. Nick says the transition of new officers creates opportunities for individual members and the board at large. He is… Continue Reading New Year Brings Changes to the Board of Directors
The end of 2023 brings to a close the tenures of three valued members of the Council Board of Directors: Chuck Fehl, Deen Amusa and Karen Heesen. Each member devoted time and energy to governance and oversight of our organization and were dedicated champions for… Continue Reading Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Chuck Fehl, Deen Amusa and Karen Heesen!
Overall wellness can be a little harder to maintain during the winter months than during warmer times of the year, especially for older people. We spoke to staff at some senior centers around the state, who gave us some good advice for winter well-being. They… Continue Reading Staying Active and Connected are the Keys to Winter Wellness
As 2023 comes to a close, the Council looks to you for a gift in support of the work we do every day to enhance the lives of people who are blind or learning to live with vision loss. Making a gift at the end… Continue Reading Year-End Gifts or Monthly Giving Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives
2023 Council Scholarship recipient George Tuttle says there’s one funny thing about studying physical therapy in grad school. All your friends want your advice about sore body parts. The Drummond, Wisconsin native says this happens all the time. “They’ll say, ‘This hurts. What do you… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
For those who use Windows, Notepad is a great tool for jotting down a phone number or a few lines of text. This utility, which has been a part of Windows for many years, is a very basic word processor. Microsoft recently made a small… Continue Reading Tech Tip: A Workaround for the Recent Change to Notepad
Ready or not, here come the holidays! Still have gifts to buy? The Council’s Sharper Vision Store is your one-stop shop for adaptive products and other useful items that make great holiday gifts. We have many items that will delight your loved ones without costing… Continue Reading Sharper Vision Store is Here for Your Last-Minute Holiday Gift Shopping Needs
Holidays will bring families and friends together. It’s a good time to remember good self-advocacy practices. Self-advocacy is a tricky combination of speaking up for yourself and knowing when and how to do it. It requires clear communication about what you don’t need as much… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy with Loved Ones and Caregivers is Key to Empowerment
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