Category: On Sight

People give to the Council for many reasons. Some believe that providing services for people who are blind or visually impaired is important  whether or not they are affected by vision loss. Others have family members or friends who have received Council services and they… Continue Reading Consider Giving to the Council Monthly, Join the White Cane Circle

Volunteer Denise Williamson has been tending the Council’s outdoor spaces for several years.   Volunteers, including Council board members, have played a direct role in its mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 volunteers and board members who have volunteered from March through June have… Continue Reading Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council

Rose Fortney’s alcohol ink works will be on display virtually this year, along with art from 12 other artists who are blind or visually impaired. The Council’s Gallery Night event will be held online Friday, October 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will stream live… Continue Reading Gallery Night Goes Virtual

  The Council is committed to educating the general public as art of its mission. For the past four years, NeuGen (formerly WEA Trust) has generously supported Council education and outreach efforts by sponsoring a variety of programs that fit their organization’s guidelines. NeuGen provides health coverage for teachers… Continue Reading Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts

Brandon Klas 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Brandon Klas, will attend UW-Whitewater as a sophomore this fall. Brandon wants to own his own business someday and he is majoring in entrepreneurship. He had a conversation with Katherine, Council Writer, about building relationships, future hopes and lessons… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Brandon Klas

Board member Sharon Knaupf at a committee meeting. We are currently accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Board of Directors. Terms are three years in length and begin January 2021. Founded in 1952, the Council’s mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of… Continue Reading A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member

Karen Steffen is a long-time Council donor. People learn about the Council in many ways. Some find the Council’s website by Googling “vision loss in Wisconsin”. Others call because they are trying to find adaptive ways of doing everyday tasks. Still others are family members… Continue Reading Be a Part of the Council’s Mission: Thank you to Council Donors Glenn and Karen Steffen

To serve the needs of clients and adapt to the business changes in light of COVID-19, the Council has developed procedures for a safe reopening. These protocols were created using guidelines and recommendations from the Department of Public Health Madison Dane County. What to Know… Continue Reading The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening