Screen reader users will be interested in learning about this exciting innovation. The new Picture Smart with AI allows users of JAWS and Fusion to hear detailed descriptions of not only photos but also graphs in spreadsheets and even online meetings. “If a picture is worth a thousand words, now you can have JAWS or… Continue Reading New AI Feature in JAWS and Fusion is Worth a Thousand Words
Deb Annen didn’t know what to expect when she attended her first Dining in the Dark event in Fitchburg two years ago. Dining in the Dark is a popular Council happening that invites participants to enjoy a multicourse restaurant meal while blindfolded. It encourages diners to focus on senses other than sight during the meal… Continue Reading Explore a New Way of Thinking About Dinner
Lions Clubs across Wisconsin have been wonderful friends, allies and supporters of the Council for many years. This spotlight on the Horicon Lions Club is just one example of the outstanding work being done by Lions around the state to improve the lives of people with vision loss and others in their communities. Renee Peterson… Continue Reading Vision Screenings are One of Many Ways Horicon Lions Club Gives Back to the Community
Accessible voting equipment, where the voter can hear the ballot and use a tactile device to make selections, allows people with vision loss to privately and independently cast a ballot. If you think about your personal voting experience during the last year and focus on accessibility, how would you describe it? A new report reveals… Continue Reading New Report Shows Need to Advocate for Voter Accessibility
Have you ever taken time to consider the ways your vision loss could impact your daily activities at home?
Think about how you would reply to these questions:
Do you feel your house is accessible and functional to meet your needs for independence?
Do you have difficulties reading the mail, newspaper, or your favorite book? Continue Reading The Benefits of Vision Rehabilitation in Your Own Home
Fundraising efforts continue for the Council’s White Cane Fund. If you’ve already given, thank you! You are our only source of funding to provide white canes, and your gift ensures people in our state who need it for identification and mobility will receive one for free. Continue Reading It’s Never Too Late to Contribute to the White Cane Fund
Please join us in welcoming Greg Schmidt as the new customer care specialist at the Council’s Sharper Vision Store. Continue Reading Welcome our New Customer Care Specialist at the Sharper Vision Store
They’re retired nurses who met through their church. But what really brought Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend together? Their passion for volunteering to make a difference in their community, which led to them receiving the Council’s Community Volunteer Service Award this year. Continue Reading Community Volunteer Service Award Recipients: Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend
Congratulations to Ellie Thompson! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is receiving $2,000 to support her continuing education.
The Madison 18-year-old plans to attend Madison College this fall. She started taking college classes after recently graduating from the iForward Wisconsin Online Charter School. She attended Madison East during the first three years of high school. Ellie is currently working as a counselor at the Wisconsin Lions Summer Camp in Rosholt. Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson
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While many cleaning tasks are done year-round, spring offers the opportunity to tackle projects that come once a year. Certain chores are best done in spring to keep your home fresh and organized and this can be a great time to open your windows, roll up your sleeves, clean up grime and clear out clutter.… Continue Reading Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy
We’re extremely grateful to everyone who gave to the Council during the recent Big Share! Thanks to your generosity, we surpassed our $8,000 goal by a huge margin. A total of 123 donors contributed $11,343 to the Council! Needless to say, we are moved by your ongoing support for our work. Your Big Share gifts… Continue Reading THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE BIG SHARE!
Advocating for pedestrian safety with local officials can sometimes be as intimidating as navigating a dangerous intersection. Just ask Kathi Zoern. “It’s scary,” says the Wausau resident. “But it’s important to advocate. If you don’t do something, nothing’s going to change.” Some years back, Kathi, who has been visually impaired since birth, began to attend… Continue Reading The Power of Local Advocacy in Making Our Streets Safer