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
In order to fully address the needs of the blind and low vision community, it is important we know as much as possible about all aspects of their lives. Across the country, there are many organizations conducting research aimed at growing that understanding. There are two main categories of research organizations in the blind and… Continue Reading Research Organizations Work to Understand Both the Medical and Social Sides of Vision Loss
As three-time Council Scholarship recipient Kaylee Mueller enters her final years of undergraduate study at UW-Green Bay, she says she feels mixed emotions. On the one hand, she’s nervous about what life will look like after graduation. On the other, her four years in college have been a time of immense growth. “I was so… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller
About 31% of Wisconsin residents are nondrivers. That includes people who cannot drive, people who can’t afford to drive, people who simply don’t want to drive, and people who could once drive but are no longer able to due to their age. This population already faces significant barriers in many aspects of life due to… Continue Reading Nondriver Population Projected to Increase Dramatically in Coming Years
October 15 is White Cane Safety Day, a time to raise awareness about state White Cane Laws across the country. Wisconsin’s law requires that drivers stop at least 10 feet from a pedestrian carrying a white cane or using a guide dog. White Cane Safety Day takes place during National Pedestrian Safety Month, recognized throughout… Continue Reading A Few Things to Know About White Canes
Please join us on Friday, November 1 for our annual Gallery Night event! This year’s edition takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at our offices located at 754 Williamson Street in Madison. This year’s exhibit will feature the work of nine artists from across the state who are blind or low vision working in… Continue Reading November 1 Gallery Night Event Will Feature the Work of Nine Wisconsin Artists
For people who are blind or low vision, a key skill for independence and safety is the ability to identify household objects and the controls on devices and appliances. That means everything from medication bottles and food packages to the buttons on a microwave. In this video, Education & Vision Services Director Amy Wurf explores… Continue Reading New Video Gives Overview of Tactile Labeling
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
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Later this fall, the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) will begin rolling out a new talking book machine. The Digital Advanced Player 2 (DA2), will still play the classic talking book cartridges, but they will also connect to the internet so you can download books directly from BARD to your device. The National… Continue Reading Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library to Roll Out New Talking Book Players
When modern vision services began in America, this vital work was done for little-to-no pay. Performed mostly by women who themselves were blind or low vision, it was seen more as mutual aid than as a true “profession.” These workers were often paid just $1 per day (or around $38 per day in today’s money). Continue Reading The Illusion of Free Services
Have you thought about making a will only to realize you don’t know how to begin? If making a will has been on your mind but you’ve never managed to take the steps to get it done, this is a great time to do it. August is Make-A-Will month! Having a will benefits your loved… Continue Reading Consider the Council During Make-a-Will Month