The Council is pleased that Nick Sinram and Karen Heesen are continuing their positions. Nick, a budget and policy specialist with the City of Milwaukee, was introduced to the Council as a scholarship recipient in 2007. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2012 Continue Reading Continuing on the Board: Karen Heesen and Nick Sinram
The Council welcomes two new board members, each bringing valuable experience and perspective to their positions. Melanie Ramey A native of Alabama, Melanie has lived in Madison for 30 years, and is a communication and speech coach. She also serves on many organizations and is the vice president of the Wisconsin League… Continue Reading New Board Members Melanie Ramey and Renee Peterson
What are bump dots and why are they an important tool for people who are blind and visually impaired? More people know now, thanks to a billboard campaign that ran throughout 2020 thanks to Adams Outdoor Advertising. The program Adams Collaborate, which provides a few… Continue Reading Billboard Campaign Gave Council and its Services Visibility
We invite you to share your story! Tell us about your experience as a client, customer or friend of the Council/Sharper Vision Store or your experience living with vision loss in Wisconsin. A new story form on our website makes it easy. Find the form… Continue Reading Share Your Story on our Website
Grace Caine Council scholarship recipient Grace Caine began her college education this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She studies instrumental music education, plays the alto saxophone as well as piano and hopes to return to campus this spring. Grace talked to Council Writer Lynn… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Grace Caine
Patty Zallar and her service dog. Patty Zallar has been involved with the Council’s board in various capacities for about 10 years. She served on the legislative work group and looks forward to continuing to work on advocacy issues like transportation and employment. “Patty is a proud proponent of service dogs and… Continue Reading Thank You to Board Member Patty Zallar
As this year draws to a close, many of us are looking to put 2020 behind us and start fresh in 2021. Pandemic or not, people will continue to lose their vision due to accidents, illness and disease. The Council aims to finish the year… Continue Reading Support People in Wisconsin Who Live with Vision Loss
Mia Zutter in her ski team jacket. Mia Zutter is a recipient of a 2020 Council scholarship. The cross-country runner and former Paralympic Games skier is a senior studying psychology at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Although classes resumed at the small… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Mia Zutter
It is with sadness that the Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member and supporter Arnold Tucker. Arnold was a board member from 2002 to 2014 including serving as treasurer and on the finance committee, where he continued until 2018.In 2014… Continue Reading Remembering Arnold Tucker
Thank you to those who supported the Council’s work by making a gift on Giving Tuesday! Among those whose support benefits people who rely on the Council for resources and vision services is Ann Albert, Executive Director of AgeBetter, Inc. and managing director of Sharing Active… Continue Reading Thank You, Giving Tuesday Donors
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