Program Associate Position Description and Application The Program Associate position is full time (37.5 hours/week) and is based in the Council’s offices at 754 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703. The mission of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is to promote the… Continue Reading Now Hiring Program Associate
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is looking for a passionate individual to join our team! We are currently recruiting for a position to begin in August 2022. Program Associate Position Summary: The Program Associate provides customer service and logistical support for Council… Continue Reading We are Hiring
The Council’s 2021 Annual Report is now available online in PDF, Word and audio formats. The Annual Report provides an overview of the year’s highlights, along with a “by the numbers” section that illustrates the scope of what we accomplished in all of our key… Continue Reading The Council’s 2021 Annual Report is Now Available
Please note that from March 21 until early November, a major street reconstruction project in downtown Madison is expected to cause significant traffic delays. The construction will affect many of the routes leading to our location, particularly those involving the major intersection connecting Blair Steet,… Continue Reading Road Construction Nearby
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… Continue Reading Reflections on Adult Braille Literacy: A World Braille Day Message
World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille’s birthday, on January 4, 1809, focusing our attention on the importance of literacy in the blind and visually impaired community. Literacy and academic success are linked to employment. Being able to read and write in braille is vital for… Continue Reading World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille
Since the 1960s, the Council’s Sharper Vision Store has served as a one-stop shop for people living with vision loss. Last year, we joined the retail herd by holding our first ever Black Friday Sale the day after Thanksgiving. Well, this year, we’re upping the… Continue Reading Cyber Week Sale
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is seeking applicants for our board of directors. Three-year terms begin in January 2022. Our board provides vital strategic, governance and fiduciary leadership in carrying out our mission to promote the dignity and empowerment of people living… Continue Reading Make a Difference by Applying to Become a Board Member
Two miles west of Waunakee, tucked into a pocket of homes off Highway 19 is a pay-what-you-can par-3 golf course that has benefited people who are blind and visually impaired. Sil Maly, who owns Harvest Hill Golf on Poelma Drive, established the course about 25 years ago. Last summer, the realtor and developer decided to donate weekend fees collected from golfers to go to three charitable organizations. Continue Reading Waunakee Golf Course Gives Back
Do you know an individual or organization who has made an important contribution in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Wisconsin? Consider nominating them for a Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Excellence Award. Continue Reading Excellence Award Nomination Kit
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