The Council’s 2024 Annual Report is now available on our website in PDF, Word and audio formats. The Annual Report features our 2024 Year in Review, a “by the numbers” infographic, stories of how our vision services have impacted the lives of clients, and more. You can find the Annual Report on our website at… Continue Reading 2024 Annual Report is Now Available Online
Similar to the national landscape, there are multiple organizations across Wisconsin dedicated to empowering people who are blind or low vision. These organizations, including the Council, all fill a different niche in the vision loss community. Over the past several years, these groups have begun to work together to coordinate services and ensure our respective… Continue Reading Wisconsin’s Blind & Low Vision Organizations Work Together to Better Serve the Vision Loss Community
Nick Sinram As a teen, former Council Scholarship Recipient and current chair of our Board of Directors Nick Sinram didn’t know exactly what he wanted to study in college, but he did have a good idea of where he wanted to do it. Growing up on the Mississippi River in Prairie du Chien, he loved… Continue Reading From Scholarship Recipient to Board Chair, Nick Sinram Gives Back to the Council
We are pleased to welcome Susan Bosques as the newest member of the Council staff. Susan officially started with the Council on September 11 as our new Administrative Assistant. Susan will be one of the first faces and voices many people encounter when reaching out to the Council either in person or on the phone.… Continue Reading Welcome Susan Bosques to the Council Team
We are less than one month away from the November 5 election, when Wisconsin residents will have the opportunity to decide not only who becomes the next President of the United States, but also a litany of other local, state and federal races. We encourage everyone to make their voice heard on Election Day. Voters… Continue Reading Pay Attention to These Important Deadlines for the November 5 Election
Last week, the Council teamed up with Vision Forward, the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition, and the Statutory Council on Blindness for a webinar on voting rights and making your plan to vote in the November 5 election. No matter how you vote, it’s important to make your voice heard at the polls. That’s especially true… Continue Reading Know Your Voting Rights as We Approach November Election
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, dedicated to raising awareness about pedestrian safety for all people, including those who are blind or low vision. Pedestrian Safety Month also includes White Cane Safety Day on October 15, during which communities across the country bring attention to their state’s White Cane Law requiring drivers stop for pedestrians… Continue Reading Pedestrian Safety Month is an Opportunity to Advocate for Street Features that Make Us Safer
When a loved one passes away, many of us feel a strong desire to do what we can to continue their legacy. One way of honoring a departed loved one is by supporting a cause or organization that was important to them. If your loved one had been impacted by the Council in some way,… Continue Reading Memorial Gifts Honor Your Loved One’s Legacy Through Our Work
Two-time Council Scholarship recipient Jayquan Jaeger began his tenure at UW-Madison with a bit of a head start, having already completed most of his general education credits in high school. That allowed the sophomore to focus on his main areas of study: theater and music. “My first year in college was wonderful!” Jayquan says. “All… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Jayquan Jaeger
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A bus ad the Council ran in Waukesha last fall promoting Wisconsin’s White Cane Law. The Council relies on funding from many different sources. People make individual gifts almost every day. Others contribute through workplace giving or by requesting a matching gift from their employer. The Council also receives a variety of grants to support… Continue Reading Grants Help Spread the Word About the Council Statewide
Denise Jess, Amy Wurf, Kathleen Callen and Nate Wegehaupt were among the Council staffers on hand at last year’s Disability Pride Festival in Madison. Throughout July, communities across Wisconsin are celebrating Disability Pride Month. Last year, we published this article about what Disability Pride means and why we celebrate it. We hope you are able… Continue Reading Disability Pride Month Celebrates the Diverse Disabilities Community
Christina Wilson working her way up the wall at Boulders Climbing Gym. Before losing her vision, Christina Wilson loved being active in the outdoors. After her vision deteriorated from a macular pucker, however, she struggled to be able to maintain her independence while doing the outdoor activities she loved. That’s when Christina heard about adaptive… Continue Reading Blind and Low Vision Rock Climbers Reach New Heights in Outdoor Recreation