For people with low vision, performing certain computer tasks using a mouse can be time consuming. Locating the proper icon and clicking on it can take a several seconds. That can add up to a significant chunk of lost time over the course of an entire work day. This is especially true for people using… Continue Reading Tech Tip: Keyboard Shortcuts Can Save Time for Access Technology Users
June is DeafBlind Awareness Month, a time to recognize people within our community living with both visual and hearing impairment. June was chosen as DeafBlind Awareness Month because June 27 is the birthday of political activist and prolific author Helen Keller. The Center for Deaf-Blind Persons (CDBP) in West Allis has been an important resource… Continue Reading DeafBlind Awareness Month Recognizes an Often “Invisible Population”
Effective Monday, June 17, the Sharper Vision Store will be open by appointment only on Mondays. Our store hours during the rest of the week will remain unchanged, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Making an appointment to visit the store ensures that a knowledgeable staff member will be ready to help you… Continue Reading Sharper Vision Store Hours are Changing…Slightly
The Council is a proud member of Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW). Through its 70 member nonprofits, CSW promotes social and environmental justice through fundraising and a variety of programs that help member organizations connect, grow and thrive. While most people think of Community Shares mainly in terms of coordinating workplace giving campaigns, for… Continue Reading Community Shares Benefits Go Beyond Fundraising
Individual donors are the fuel on which the Council runs, and we are grateful to everybody who supported our work last year. Our donors understand how important they are to the community we serve, and that’s why so many of them give to the Council year after year. Here is a quick snapshot of our… Continue Reading Thank You to All Our 2021 Donors!
Judges in Wisconsin have recently heard cases that could affect elections for us all. Municipal clerks make decisions about voting that affect where and how you vote. Yet when it’s time to cast ballots for judges, clerks and other local elected officials, many voters choose to sit out the election, under the mistaken belief that… Continue Reading Jumpstart Your Advocacy by Voting in Local Elections
Three years ago, the United Nations proclaimed January 4, the date on which Louis Braille was born in 1809, World Braille Day. World Braille Day recognizes the importance of Braille’s revolutionary raised dot system that allows people who are blind to read through touch. It also kicks off Braille Literacy Month, which we observe throughout… Continue Reading Reflections on Adult Braille Literacy: A World Braille Day Message
Ongoing research to prevent and treat eye diseases has the potential to change the lives of millions in the United States living with vision loss. For the 100,000 people in Wisconsin with conditions including glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, childhood disorders and more, these studies hold promise and hope. Studies on eye disease interventions… Continue Reading Clinical Trials Hold Promise for Eye Diseases
T As autumn gives way to winter, it’s a great time to reflect on what a busy fall we had here at the Council. In addition to our ongoing education, advocacy and vision services activities, fall was marked by a number of special events. Two highlights were our October 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium and… Continue Reading Autumn Highlights Included Education and Art
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As we age, it can be harder to make connections with those around us. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, over one-third of adults 45 and older across the country report feeling lonely, and nearly a quarter of adults 65 and older are considered socially isolated. June 10 – 14 is… Continue Reading Global Loneliness Awareness Week Highlights Importance of Social Connection
In mid-May, Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes traveled northeast to give a presentation to the Town of Sheboygan Lions Club, which has been a good friend to the Council for many years. Lions Clubs across Wisconsin have long supported the Council’s mission and continue to give to our White Cane Fund. The Council has been… Continue Reading Wisconsin Lions Clubs Have a Long History of Supporting the Council’s White Cane Fund
Birding by Ear (BBE), an annual educational event the Council hosts in collaboration with partner organizations, helps people understand that sound is just as important as sight when birding. Each bird has unique sounds, and experienced birders know that being able to differentiate between these sonic cues is important to properly identifying birds in your… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Continues to Delight Birders of All Abilities