Please join the staff in welcoming Bob Jacobson to the Council as our new communications director. With more than 20 years of nonprofit communications experience, Bob is pleased to return to the nonprofit sector after a stint at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services overseeing provider communications in the Medicaid division. “I learned a lot… Continue Reading All About Bob: Meet the Council’s New Communications Director
The Council relies on the generosity of supporters across the state and beyond to make a difference in the lives of people living with impaired vision. Giving Tuesday, a global giving movement celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving each year, is an opportunity to help us pursue our mission. By making a gift on Giving Tuesday,… Continue Reading Support the Council on Giving Tuesday, November 30
As individuals living with vision loss, we have many opportunities to advocate for breaking down barriers in our personal lives. In doing so, we may also benefit others. In this newsletter, Council Executive Director Denise Jess shares a recent personal experience navigating challenges to healthcare access. Denise’s story provides tips for building your own advocacy… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy is a Journey That Can Begin Wherever You Are
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Thanks to technological improvements at the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) over the last several years, people who want to continue reading have more options than ever. And more digital advances are on the way. Created by a 1931 Act of Congress, NLS is a free braille and talking book… Continue Reading Changes on the Way from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
The Council relies on the generosity of our donors to support the services we provide. Every donor has their own preferences for how they make their gifts—some like to write a check, while others prefer to use a credit card or donate online via PayPal. One charitable giving method you may not be as familiar… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds are a Smart and Convenient Way to Support the Council
Meet Lindsey Fritz! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is the subject of this month’s Student Spotlight. Congratulations to Lindsey as she receives $2,000 to support her ongoing education. The 23-year-old from Madison is continuing her studies at Madison College this fall. Lindsey is working on her associate degree… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Lindsey Fritz