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
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Midterm elections in Wisconsin are coming up on Tuesday, November 8, and naturally we encourage all eligible voters to cast a ballot. But we also have a suggestion about how to vote—not which candidates to vote for, but which voting method to use. We encourage all voters to consider using the accessible voting equipment during… Continue Reading Help Promote Use of Accessible Voting Equipment
“Great idea, but we just don’t have the money.” It’s a refrain that’s painfully familiar to every advocate who deals with policymakers at any level of government. Pedestrian safety is a prime example. Safety features like sidewalks, signalized intersections, accessible pedestrian signals, proper curb ramp placement and tactile warning fields all come with significant costs.… Continue Reading Show Them the Money: Potential New Funding Sources for Pedestrian Safety Features
One of the biggest barriers faced by people experiencing vision loss is access to reliable transportation. Lack of transportation has kept some people from coming to the Council for technology help. In recent years, we have been working to overcome this barrier by offering technology instruction using remote access. Remote access means a staff member… Continue Reading Help is Just a Keystroke Away