The Council relies on gifts of all kinds and sizes to enable us to empower people across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. But some supporters go above and beyond in their generosity, giving $20,000 or more over their lifetimes. We call this group of committed donors Council Visionaries. Visionaries are some of our… Continue Reading Council Visionaries Go Above and Beyond to Support Our Work
Graduating high school and starting postsecondary education can be both exciting and challenging. That’s especially true for students with vision loss who are leaving behind their teachers of the visually impaired and navigating school on their own for the first time. Continue Reading Postsecondary Students with Vision Loss Must Assert Their Rights on Campus
Jaxon Baker addressing the Madison Common Council October was Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to promote safer and more welcoming communities for everyone. The month also included White Cane Safety Day on October 15, recognized every year as opportunity to raise awareness of White Cane Laws. In Wisconsin, drivers must stop at least 10 feet… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month and White Cane Safety Day Reaffirmed Commitment to Safe Streets for All
The Big Share is tomorrow, March 4, and we invite you to make a difference in the lives of people who are blind or low vision in Wisconsin by making a gift to the Council. Help us reach our goal of raising $8,000! This annual one-day giving event is organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin… Continue Reading Support Accessibility for All During The Big Share on Tuesday, March 4
Legislative advocacy has been a cornerstone of the Council’s mission since our founding over 70 years ago. Every day, Council staff members work with state and local policymakers to advocate for Wisconsin residents who are blind or low vision on everything from transportation, health care, employment, voting access and more. But public advocacy is not… Continue Reading Council Staffers Advocate for Change in Their Own Neighborhoods and Communities
The 2025 Spring General Election will take place on April 1, and this year there will be at least three contested statewide races. This ballot will include the race for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and one ballot referendum question to change the state constitution to mandate that… Continue Reading Make Your Voting Plan For the 2025 Spring Elections
The Big Share goes live on Tuesday, March 4! This annual one-day giving event is organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and dozens of other local nonprofits. The Council’s theme for this year’s The Big Share is Accessibility for All. Accessibility can look different depending on what a person needs… Continue Reading Make a Big Difference During The Big Share on March 4
When someone comes to the Council for any of our vision services, the care they receive is not covered by most insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare. While the Council does work with providers like the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired on a fee for service basis,… Continue Reading Council Vision Services Are Not Covered by Medicare or Other Insurance. We Believe They Should Be
When you buy a blood pressure meter or blood glucose monitor from the Sharper Vision Store, you’re probably ready to use it right out of the box. But the reading on your new medical device may not be the same as the reading you would get at a doctor’s office. When buying medical equipment from… Continue Reading Remember to Calibrate Your Medical Devices
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Council Board Member Kole Torres first moved to Menomonee Falls several years ago and has been in her current apartment on a busy three-lane road for about two years. Kole has two dogs, one of whom is old and walks slowly due to arthritis. Continue Reading Board Member Kole Torres Speaks Up on Pedestrian Safety Issue in Her Community
Join the Council on Friday, November 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. for our 2025 Gallery Night! Thee event will take place at our offices at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year, we are showcasing the work of 11 artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, featuring works ranging from paintings… Continue Reading Meet this year’s Gallery Night Artists in New Video
Over 30 million Americans have diabetes, with someone being diagnosed every 26 seconds. Diabetes has now become the leading cause of new cases of blindness and vision loss in working-age adults. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that around 90% of vision loss from diabetes can be prevented! November is Diabetic… Continue Reading Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month Reminds Us to Get Regular Eye Exams