Category: On Sight

Donor recognition clubs appreciate donors who give over a period of time or at a certain dollar amount. Long-term support from donors strengthens the Council and allows us to expand our education, advocacy and vision services programs. The Council’s four donor recognition clubs are: White… Continue Reading Become a Member of a Council Donor Recognition Club

Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 If you or a family member is experiencing vision loss, we encourage you to attend the Low… Continue Reading Look to the Low Vision Fair for Information About your Vision Loss

Brandon Klas is a 2019 Council scholarship recipient. The incoming freshman at UW-Whitewater sat down with the Council’s writer, Katherine Corbett, to chat about his interest in business, the importance of adaptive technology and his hobbies. Katherine Corbett: Tell me about the first time you… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Brandon Klas

Get ready for a delicious, multi-course meal and lively discussion about how senses play a role in the dining experience. The Council and Vignette Dining Club are partnering to host two Dining in the Dark dinners this fall. The dates are Thursday, September 12 and… Continue Reading Announcing two Dining in the Dark Dinners this Fall

Each year the Council is honored to display artwork by people who are blind or visually impaired. As part of our mission to empower people and our value of inclusivity, we find it important to actively seek and welcome artists from the BVI community. Do… Continue Reading Display your Art at the Council’s Gallery Night:

Going to a museum, attending a play or catching a movie are great ways to enrich your senses and learn new things. Wisconsin museums, theaters and cinemas are making these experiences accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Find out how you can… Continue Reading Wisconsin Museums, Theaters and Cinemas Enhance Experience of the Arts

DATE: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 TIME: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Location: Online via Zoom Are you looking for simple solutions to eliminate glare and get greater use out of your remaining vision? Look no further than the Council’s upcoming webinar. Learn the little things you… Continue Reading New WEBINAR: GLARE CONTROL AND SUNGLASSES

Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired invites Eau Claire area residents to our Low… Continue Reading The Council’s Low Vision Fair Comes to Eau Claire

Donor advised funds (DAFs) are quickly growing in popularity in the world of philanthropy. Gifts from a donor advised fund are easy to make and the DAF provides tax incentives for many donors. A donor advised fund could be described as a charitable investment account.… Continue Reading Donor Advised Funds