We’re pleased to welcome Dan Torres as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the Council as a Program Associate in February. That role comes with a lot of hats to wear. Dan helps update the Council website, helps put together our e-newsletters, assists callers and Sharper Vision Store visitors, and pitches in… Continue Reading Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff
Smart speakers have been around for a while now, but to a lot of folks, they remain a mystery. You might be wondering what a smart speaker can do for you or whether there are reasons to be concerned about them. So what is a smart speaker? A smart speaker looks like a regular small,… Continue Reading Make Life Easier with Smart Speakers While Protecting Your Privacy
Like many students, George Tuttle of Drummond, Wisconsin is having a very different experience at college compared to last year now that in-person classes have returned. For much of his freshman year, everything was remote. Now the Carroll University sophomore is finding it easier to communicate his needs to his professors, and if he ever… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: George Tuttle
Most white cane and guide dog users have had the unsettling experience of realizing they are approaching a car that is not going to stop, or having a vehicle zoom out in front of them as they are about to cross the street. There are White Cane Law statutes on the books in every state… Continue Reading White Cane Safety Day is October 15: Spread the Word about the White Cane Law
On August 9, the Council hosted a Low Vision Fair in Eau Claire. The Council wishes to thank the following speakers, vendors and sponsors, who made the fair possible. “I highly recommend attending a low vision fair,” says Wanda, who attended with her daughter. “I learned so much about products, resources and programs available. Talking… Continue Reading Thank You to Low Vision Fair Sponsors, Speakers, and Vendors
Christina Alger is a 2019 Council Scholarship recipient. She is in her first year of graduate school at the University of Minnesota, studying curriculum and instruction. She sat down with Council Writer Katherine Corbett to talk about her love of teaching, how contemplating identity has changed her life. Katherine Corbett: Tell me about the… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Christina Alger
What is a family foundation? A family foundation is a grant-making organization whose funds come from a single family. The founding family makes financial contributions to qualified non-profits whose mission aligns with that of the family. Giving through a family foundation may offer tax incentives not available as an individual. Family foundations can be a… Continue Reading Make a Difference by Establishing a Family Foundation
“I show people that just because you are blind does not mean you have to be nervous or afraid when you are out travelling,” says Jim. “You can still travel in public confidently and independently.” Jim tailors his lessons to the abilities of each student. In addition to students with visual impairments, he has taught… Continue Reading Self-Defense Instructor Jim Turk Receives 2019 Council Excellence Award
The Council strives for a collaborative approach in advocacy. One way it collaborates with other groups and individuals is through coalition work. In 2018, the Council joined the Dignity at Work Coalition. The Dignity at Work Coalition was formed to advocate with a unified voice around issues affecting employment. Multiple factors impact whether a person… Continue Reading Collaborating to Better the Lives of Workers: The Council and the Dignity at Work Coalition
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We presented our 2021 scholarships in a virtual ceremony. For much of our history, the Council has provided scholarships to support learners who are blind or visually impaired in continuing their education. Since its inception, our scholarship program has supported the education goals of hundreds of students, helping them to overcome barriers faced by people… Continue Reading We’re Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications
We’re a couple of months into 2022, but we’re not finished highlighting the contributions of our 2021 Excellence Award recipients. The Council’s Excellence Award for public policy recognizes a legislator or member of a state agency who champions our legislative priorities in transportation, employment, education, healthcare/long term care and civil rights. In 2021, we honored… Continue Reading Excellence Award Recognizes WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson’s Commitment to Transportation Equity
As the Council celebrates 70 years of service and advocacy, board and staff are thankful for the foresight of our early founders. Beginning in 1952 and looking well into the future, they understood the necessity of planning ahead by encouraging gifts through bequests. There are gift planning ideas for all ages. It can be a… Continue Reading Support for the Council Can Be Part of Your Legacy Through Planned Giving
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