Garry Lone struggled with depression most of his life. As he experienced vision loss, his depression worsened. “My vision loss impacted my depression because I used to be able to do things that require clear vision,” Garry says. “I cannot ride my bike independently or watch Westerns on TV anymore.” The mental health impact of… Continue Reading Your Mental Health: How Vision Loss Impacts Depression
Talking shop with Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Brent Perzentka, one gets the impression he’d work for free. His devotion to his work seems to come naturally, but his experience is the result of hard work. Lots of it. The Council staff veteran just completed 600 hours of training toward certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M)… Continue Reading A Summer of Learning for Brent, a New Service for the Council
When the Slinger House Pub and Grill hired Kaylee Mueller back in 2019, they thought they were getting a dishwasher. Little did they know. Within months, Kaylee not only washed dishes, but she also began providing feedback from new employees to help management shape schedules. She helped improve work routines to increase efficiency. Then Kaylee… Continue Reading 2022 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller
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The Council is excited to welcome a new and already vital staff member. Jaxon Baker came aboard as a Program Associate in September. Jaxon hasn’t wasted any time demonstrating his professional commitment and warm spirit. He says people have called him soft-spoken, but when you hear his voice in person, soft-spoken doesn’t do it justice.… Continue Reading Welcome Jaxon Baker to Council Staff
In this 70th anniversary year of the Council’s work, what better time to celebrate those who have supported our organization for at least the past 35 years? Why did we choose 35 years? “That’s half of our 70 years of existence,” says Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes. “The Council began recording donations on software just… Continue Reading 70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History
Since 1964, October 15 of each year is recognized as White Cane Safety Day, a day to educate the public about Wisconsin’s White Cane Law and promote safe, welcoming communities for people with vision loss. In addition, the Council uses it as an opportunity to promote our broader set of pedestrian safety priorities. The White Cane… Continue Reading White Cane Safety Day Provides the Spark for Year-Round Commitment to Pedestrian Safety