The Council relies on support that comes in many forms, from small monetary donations to community sponsorships to the talents of our wonderful volunteers. We’d like to invite you to consider giving to the Council in a new, everlasting way: planned giving. A planned gift is a contribution arranged in the present to be donated… Continue Reading Support the Council in a Lasting Way Through Planned Giving
Start getting ready for this year’s Big Share online fundraising extravaganza, which takes place Tuesday, March 7. The Big Share is a one-day giving event organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW). This fun, interactive affair is an all-day event that benefits the 70 nonprofit organizations that are CSW members, including the Council. Last year,… Continue Reading Get Ready for The Big Share on March 7
A card party at the Berlin Senior Center Overall wellness, especially for older people, can be a little harder to maintain during the winter months than during warmer times of the year. We spoke to staff at some senior centers around the state, who gave us some good advice for winter well-being. They agreed about… Continue Reading Keys to Winter Wellness: Stay Connected and Keep Moving
Travelling used to involve physical maps and trying to manually find locations. Today, navigating roads and finding the quickest route from Point A to Point B is more accessible thanks to Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Continue Reading GPS Technology
A Closer Look at Our Low Vision Fair ADRC Staff at a table with information about services. When you have changing vision, it can seem isolating. You might wonder if there are others going through the same thing, and if so, where you can find them. You might feel unable to talk with friends or… Continue Reading On Sight July 2018
“Vote as if your life depends on it, because it does.” –Justin Dart, disability civil rights leader As a voter with a disability, you may consider a wider set of needs and issues when you vote. Voting for local, state and federal leaders during this election year lets you share your perspective and make your… Continue Reading Five Steps to Accessible Voting
The tantalizing smell of outdoor barbecues, long nights spent sitting on the deck and warm days relaxing lakeside all herald the arrival of summer! Sunscreen, bug spray and sunglasses are all necessities during this time of fun in the sun. But sunglasses are not just for beach-goers or feeling groovy. Continue Reading All About Sunglasses
Today is the Last Day to Sign Up for our Accessible Voting Webinar Two people stand in fromt of the accessible voting machine, ExpressVote in side profile. On the left is a male high school student, with paper in his hand and looking at the screen. On the right is a male official from the… Continue Reading On Sight June 2018
For decades, science fiction writers have imagined devices that could read text from a printed page or give users the ability to instantly connect with another person to accomplish tasks. Now, with wearable technology, those dreams have become reality! Having hands-free access to information is one of the many advantages of wearable technology. Some devices work best for people who have some functional vision and some work well for people who have limited vision, or no vision at all. They all require a power source, like a rechargeable battery. Continue Reading The Inside Scoop on Wearable Technology
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2022 Council Scholarship recipient Nathan Schmitt says his first semester at Milwaukee Area Technical College was “actually pretty easy.” The 2022 Franklin High School graduate locked in a 3.9 grade point average. When Nathan says things were “pretty easy,” he’s not being immodest. He’s been interested in and learning about electronics and information technology since… Continue Reading 2022 Student Spotlight: Nathan Schmitt
The Council is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors this year. Each represents a different background and brings a unique perspective to the Council. Chamomile Harrison Madison resident Chamomile Harrison is a 2021 UW-Whitewater graduate who majored in Psychology. While at the university, she worked in the Office of Leadership… Continue Reading Welcome to Our New Board Members!
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone working with a client on use of a braille labeler. Whether it’s during a home visit, at a job site, at our own office or in a virtual remote session, the Council’s Vision Services staff can help determine the impact of vision loss on an individual’s daily activities and… Continue Reading What’s on the Menu? Council’s Vision Services Offerings Continue to Grow