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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

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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Giving Thanks to Everyone Who Supports Our Work

When Sara Guggenheim lost most of her vision over the course of two short months, her ophthalmologist wasn’t able to provide her much support. Sara even found herself getting lost in her doctor’s office. So she decided to find other resources to help her adjust and live the life she wanted. That’s when she found… Continue Reading Giving Thanks to Everyone Who Supports Our Work

Stay Confident with Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Around 38 million people across the country have diabetes, including around one out of every 11 Wisconsinites. According to the VisionServe Alliance’s Big Data Report on Older Adults, about 22% of people with vision loss over the age of 65 in Wisconsin have diabetes, compared to around 17% of those… Continue Reading Stay Confident with Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season

Gallery Night Brought Smiles and Inspiration to Council Offices

The Council offices were abuzz the night of Friday, November 1 as community members joined us for our annual Gallery Night event. Gallery Night was once again a success, as we carried on our tradition, now more than a decade old, of showcasing artists from across Wisconsin who are blind or low vision. The work… Continue Reading Gallery Night Brought Smiles and Inspiration to Council Offices

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Give Thanks for Big Savings During Our Cyber Week Sale December 2-6

The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re pleased to announce that the Sharper Vision Store is once again having a Cyber Week Sale the week after Thanksgiving! For five days, we’ll be offering special discounts on a variety of items ranging from talking watches to magnifiers to lamps to games. The sale begins… Continue Reading Give Thanks for Big Savings During Our Cyber Week Sale December 2-6

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Find Healthy Stress Management Skills This Holiday Season

The holiday season is almost here, and while wintertime can be a joyful time of connection, it can also be a time of stress for many people. Presents need to be bought, meals need to be prepared, and gatherings need to be planned. For some, the holiday season can bring up hard emotions and memories… Continue Reading Find Healthy Stress Management Skills This Holiday Season

2024 Student Spotlight: Marin Gundlach

When 2024 Council Scholarship recipient Marin Gundlach first got her hands on an iPod Shuffle at age 5, she says she immediately became interested in technology. That was when the Belleville native, who has been blind since birth, first encountered VoiceOver technology that allowed her to fully utilize the music device. “Finding that really opened… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Marin Gundlach

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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

Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams

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