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
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
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
As 2024 comes to a close and you begin thinking about your year-end donations, please consider a gift to the Council. Contributions of any size are welcome and will be used to empower individuals in Wisconsin who look to the Council for services and education. Giving to the Council can come in many forms and… Continue Reading A Year-end Gift from Your IRA or Donor Advised Fund May Be the Right Option for You
For several years, the Council has hosted regular online low vision support groups to connect people who are blind or low vision across the state. Earlier this year, the Council started a new kind of group where people with vision loss can share ideas and resources to support their advocacy efforts. Policy advocacy was the… Continue Reading Advocacy Discussion Group Offers a Space for Learning, Support and Action
The holidays are almost here, and for many families that means gathering in the kitchen to bake cookies, pies and a litany of other desserts. While losing your vision may mean you have to change how you bake, it does not mean you can’t do it. “Baking is really important for a lot of families… Continue Reading Be the Star of Your Family’s Holiday Gatherings with These Baking Tips
When someone who is blind finds themself in an unfamiliar environment, whether it’s an office, a store or a city sidewalk, they may want some assistance in finding their way. In this video, the second installment in our new Vision Services video series, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Brent Perzentka shows you the basics of… Continue Reading New Video Shows How to Be a Better Human Guide
For most people, the idea of uprooting their life to move to Turkey would be incredibly daunting. But not for 2024 Council Scholarship Recipient Miso Kwak. Miso moved to Izmir, Turkey for nine months on a Fulbright Scholarship to work as an English Teaching Assistant. While she knew little about Turkey at the time and… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Miso Kwak
As the holidays grow near, it might be tempting to go to your favorite online retailer to buy your loved one with low vision a magnifier as a gift. But when buying online, you don’t always get what you want or need. While online retailers may be convenient, they are no substitute for going to… Continue Reading The Sharper Vision Store is Your Best Choice for Magnifiers This Holiday Season
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This week, we’re rerunning an article we first published in 2022 about the importance of getting regular eye exams, both to monitor your vision and eye health and for their value in detecting other health problems. Please note that Dr. Harrier is now with UW Health rather than Isthmus Eye Care. You’ve probably heard the… Continue Reading Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
The Council is seeking a qualified development specialist for a full-time position based in Madison. Reporting to the development director, the person in this position plays a vital role in maintaining donor records, securing grants, and assisting with various other fund development activities. Continue Reading Now Hiring: Development Specialist
Former Council Scholarship Recipient Meghan Whalen has a motto: You can own life or you can let it own you. Meghan has Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) and has little to no usable vision. “I always say I can see just enough to get into trouble!” she says. Meghan graduated from UW-Madison in 2010 with a degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing. She lives in Madison. Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Meghan Whalen Takes Life, Terriers and Cricket by the Horns