In the first few months of 2020, an important invitation will arrive in your mailbox. It is from the U.S. Census Bureau, imploring you to take the 2020 census. The census is decennial, meaning it occurs every ten years. This year, completion of the census… Continue Reading Why Being Counted Matters: Take the 2020 Census
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
Garry Lone struggled with depression most of his life. As he experienced vision loss, his depression worsened. “My vision loss impacted my depression because I used to be able to do things that require clear vision,” Garry says. “I cannot ride my bike independently or… Continue Reading Your Mental Health: How Vision Loss Impacts Depression
The Greenville Lioness Club has supported the Council for years. In May 2019, the Council awarded the Greenville Lioness Club the Community Giving Council Excellence Award. This philanthropic club has been doing good in the Greenville area, which is near Appleton, since its founding in… Continue Reading Meet Council Excellence Award Winner: The Greenville Lioness Club
Alex Kloety is in his second year of graduate school at UW-Milwaukee, earning his master’s degree in social work. The aspiring mental health professional is one of the Council’s 2019 Scholarship Winners. He and Council Writer Katherine Corbett discussed Alex’s chosen field, the importance of… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Alexander Kloety
Photo by Royal National Institute of Blind People Dining with others is a way to build community and share an intimate experience. As a person experiencing vision loss, you may have many questions about how to go about eating a meal with dignity and poise.… Continue Reading Dine Confidently: Tips for Eating with a Visual Impairment
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