The Council is one of more than 80 nonprofits participating in Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) workplace giving campaigns that take place each fall. Workplace giving is an easy and effective way to support the Council’s work. When an employer hosts a CSW workplace giving campaign, employees can choose to have a specific amount taken… Continue Reading Small Gifts Can Make a Big Impact with Workplace Giving
Kaylee Mueller Fall is almost here, and postsecondary students across Wisconsin are back on campus for another semester of learning. For new college students who are blind or low vision, a college campus can be an intimidating place as they set off on their own for the first time. But with the right skills and… Continue Reading Set Yourself Up for Success in the Classroom
October is a big month for pedestrian safety! The entire month is Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 is White Cane Safety Day. Nearly a third of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers, and thousands of state residents who are blind or low vision use a white cane or guide dog to get around. Their safety is… Continue Reading Take Action on Pedestrian Safety in Your Community
While the Council’s vision services professionals all have extensive training that enables them to provide the best possible services to our clients, new techniques and technologies are constantly emerging throughout the field. Members of our team regularly attend conferences, talks and other learning events on both the state and national level to continue their education… Continue Reading AER International Conference Highlights Council’s Continued Learning
We are pleased to welcome Dan Neff as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the team on July 20 as executive assistant. In this position, Dan will provide critical high level administrative and organization support for our executive director. Continue Reading Welcome Dan Neff to the Council Team
As you begin to experience vision loss, it’s important to have a team of vision experts to best meet your needs. Your team should include both a low vision optometrist and a low vision therapist. While these professionals have similar roles in addressing your vision loss, each offers a unique set of services that are… Continue Reading Low Vision Optometrists and Low Vision Therapists: Two Separate but Complementary Types of Vision Professional
Program Associate Jaxon Baker has left the Council staff as he takes the next step in his career. Jaxon wore several hats at the Council performing much of the vital behind-the-scenes work that helps the organization run smoothly. Continue Reading The Council Says Goodbye to Program Associate Jaxon Baker
Are you passionate about advancing the Council’s mission? We are currently accepting applications to join our Board of Directors. This is a volunteer position for a three-year term beginning in January of 2027. Board members play a key role in supporting the Council’s mission by providing strategic, governance and fiduciary leadership. Board members are also… Continue Reading Find Your Reason to Apply to Serve on the Council Board
Have you thought about making a will, but don’t know how to begin? August is Make-A-Will month, a great opportunity to take the next step in creating or updating your will. If the Council has had an impact on your life, consider how your values and commitment to empowering people with vision loss can continue… Continue Reading Commit to Long-Term Change During Make-A-Will Month
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2026 Council Scholarship recipient Bennett Lehman of Jefferson says his friends usually hang out by playing video games like Minecraft. But as his Axenfeld-Riger syndrome progressed and his vision declined, Bennett says it became hard to continue playing with his friends. Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Scholarship Recipient Bennett Lehman Pushes for Accessibility
As the number of people who are blind or low vision in Wisconsin continues to grow, access technology (AT) is becoming increasingly important in helping people with vision loss live their lives on their own terms. Technology evolves rapidly, and innovations in the AT world are constantly offering new tools for more equitable access to information and communication. Continue Reading Access Technology is a Key to Communication and the World of Information
For people who are blind or have low vision, a white cane is a symbol of safety and independence, empowering them to navigate the world and live their lives on their own terms. The Council’s White Cane Fund provides white canes to people across Wisconsin who need them at no cost to the user. We’re… Continue Reading A Gift to the White Cane Fund Helps Pave a Pathway to Independence