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Former Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath Returns to the Classroom While Getting Hands-On Experience

Former Council Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath didn’t plan to move to the Madison area. Shayna started her college experience at UW-Stevens Point, but quickly found it difficult to utilize the campus’s disability office. After moving to Minneapolis to work with Blind, Inc. for a few months before the center closed, she returned to Wisconsin to be closer to her social support system. Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Shayna Wederath Returns to the Classroom While Getting Hands-On Experience

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October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe

October is Pedestrian Safety Month, a time to raise awareness about how communities can become safer and welcoming for pedestrians. While everyone is a pedestrian some of the time, pedestrian safety is especially critical for the 31% of state residents who do not drive, including people who are blind or low vision. There are a… Continue Reading October is a Great Time to Advocate for Infrastructure That Keeps Everyone Safe

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Vision Services Navigator Helps Us Better Meet All of Our Clients’ Needs

For decades, people have been coming to the Council in search of vision services to help them stay as independent as possible. But there are times when our Vision Services team meets with someone and finds they have greater needs than we can address. Continue Reading Vision Services Navigator Helps Us Better Meet All of Our Clients’ Needs

The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

2024 is in the rearview mirror, and the Council is ready to dive into the new year with a strong-as-ever commitment to empowering people who are blind or low vision to live the life they choose. As we look ahead to 2025, we are excited to continue the work we’ve already started and bring some… Continue Reading The Year Ahead: 2025 Will Bring Renewed Focus on Collaboration, Learning, and Events Old and New

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With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting

Winter is here, and in Wisconsin that means a few months of potentially slippery sidewalks and street crossings. But just because you live in a cold climate doesn’t mean you have to avoid walking to where you need to go. Here’s an article we first published in November of 2022 that contains some great tips… Continue Reading With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting

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Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Chamomile Harrison, Rebecca Arrowood, Nat Tarnoff

The close of 2024 also brings an end to the terms of six members of the Council’s Board of Directors. Our board provides valuable governance and oversight to our organization, and we would like to thank our outgoing Board members for their contributions to the Council’s mission. This is the second of two articles thanking… Continue Reading Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Chamomile Harrison, Rebecca Arrowood, Nat Tarnoff

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Making Progress and Breaking Barriers: 2024 in Review

2024 is in the books, and it was another great year for the Council. “2024 was a full and dynamic year across all three of our pillars: advocacy, education and vision services,” says Executive Director Denise Jess. “The combined efforts of Council staff and board, the support of our donors and volunteers, and our collaborations… Continue Reading Making Progress and Breaking Barriers: 2024 in Review

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End Your Year with a Gift to the Council

For many, it has become a tradition to end the year by making a charitable gift to an organization that is important to them. All gifts to the Council are greatly appreciated and help us continue promoting the independence and dignity of people in Wisconsin who are blind or have low vision. A gift to… Continue Reading End Your Year with a Gift to the Council

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Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Rhonda Staats, Sharon Knauf and Patty Slaby

As 2024 comes to an end, so too do the terms of six members of the Council’s Board of Directors. Our board provides valuable governance and oversight to our organization, and we’re extremely grateful to our outgoing members for the time and effort they have invested in advancing our mission. A huge thank you to… Continue Reading Thank You to Outgoing Board Members Rhonda Staats, Sharon Knauf and Patty Slaby

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Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller

After earning an undergraduate degree in Psychology at UW – Green Bay this past spring, Campbellsport native and Council Scholarship Recipient Kaylee Mueller is staying in Green Bay as she begins her Master’s program in Social Work. While she’s staying at the same school and knows all the same people, Kaylee says that starting graduate… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller

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Keep Your Vision Healthy During Healthy Aging Month

As we age, our bodies go through natural changes. Those changes happen throughout our entire body, including our eyes and our vision. September is Healthy Aging Month, designated by the National Institute of Health as a time to be proactive in staying safe, independent and happy as you age. Your vision plays a big role… Continue Reading Keep Your Vision Healthy During Healthy Aging Month

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Advocacy Discussion Group Connects Changemakers Across the State

In January, the Council kicked off the year by launching a new Advocacy Discussion Group. This group serves as a space for advocates and changemakers across the state to connect, share information and experiences, and gain the skills to be effective advocates at both the local and state levels. With a few meetings now under… Continue Reading Advocacy Discussion Group Connects Changemakers Across the State