In the May issue of On Sight, we introduced you to our ten 2023 Council Scholarship recipients. Now we invite you to get to know them a little better. In this video, they describe in their own words their plans for the future and what this scholarship means to them. We’re grateful for the opportunity… Continue Reading 2023 Council Scholarship Recipients Have Big Plans and Bright Futures
2023 Council Scholarship recipient Jayquan Jaeger was 13 when he read Stephen Hawking’s breakthrough book on theoretical physics, “The Universe in a Nutshell.” That’s also when he watched documentaries like “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” and “How the Universe Works.” On long family car rides, Jayquan soaked up podcasts on astrophysics. It’s no wonder that once… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Jayquan Jaeger
We’re currently accepting submissions for 2023 Gallery Night, scheduled for Friday, November 3 at the Council’s building in Madison. Do you express creativity through photography, woodworking, painting, fiber arts or other art forms, or know somebody else who does? We invite all artists with vision loss to submit their work for consideration. Last year’s Gallery… Continue Reading Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall
Magnifiers can help a person read newspapers, menus and more. Video magnifiers and voice assistants can make tasks easier to perform. Magnifiers can help you see photos of family and friends, or read menus in restaurants. With voice assistants, you can get trivia answers, set alarms and check your calendar. Join Kris Johannsen, Sharper Vision… Continue Reading Upcoming Council Webinar: Video Magnifiers and Voice Assistants
Winning bidders took home a variety of excellent items all while supporting the Council. The Council’s online auction raised $3,761! Heartfelt thanks to the businesses and individuals who donated over 100 items and the supporters who generously bid on those items. The friendly competition among bidders produced 422 bids, averaging 5 bids per item. We will… Continue Reading Online Auction a Success!
Photo by Vision Aware Bowling is a fun indoor pastime to be enjoyed on a Friday night out with friends or a rainy Sunday afternoon with the grandchildren. It is easily adapted for people experiencing vision loss. Both Kathy Brockman and Sally Zenchenko are long-time bowlers. They have enjoyed the sport for over fifty years.… Continue Reading Blind Bowling: An Indoor Sport that is Fun for Everyone
Giving Tuesday is a global movement of generosity to donate to non-profit organizations following Thanksgiving. By giving to the Council on Tuesday, December 3, you will make a positive impact in the lives of people seeking Council services. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, as well as their family members and friends, walk through… Continue Reading Make a Gift to the Council this Giving Tuesday
Alex Kloety is in his second year of graduate school at UW-Milwaukee, earning his master’s degree in social work. The aspiring mental health professional is one of the Council’s 2019 Scholarship Winners. He and Council Writer Katherine Corbett discussed Alex’s chosen field, the importance of self-advocacy, and his creative hobbies. Katherine Corbett: Tell me about… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Alexander Kloety
Your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) was set up to help pay for living expenses during your retirement years. If you have withdrawn all you need, but have not reached your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), consider gifting some of the remaining amount to the Council. If you are at least 70.5 years old, you have the… Continue Reading Giving Through Your IRA
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Our White Cane Appeal fundraising campaign is still rolling along. Each year, the Council’s White Cane Fund pays for hundreds of white canes to be given away free to users all over Wisconsin. For the Council, the white cane has become a symbol for the many tools that support the dignity and empowerment of people… Continue Reading Honor a Loved One with a Gift to the White Cane Fund
Summer travel season is in full swing. The U.S. Travel Association reports that just over half of all Americans have travel planned in the coming months. With all this coming and going, we decided to ask our Vision Services staff if they had any tips for travelers with vision loss. Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel… Continue Reading Travel Season Need Not Cause the Summertime Blues
“If you don’t have a seat at the table, then you’re probably on the menu.” The coining of that phrase is attributed to many people, but the meaning never changes: Get involved, be an active participant in public decisions, or expect to live with decisions you may not like. Council Executive Director Denise Jess has… Continue Reading Local Boards and Commissions Need the Disability Perspective. You Can Provide It!