Category: On Sight

The Council thanks all those who have contributed to the annual White Cane Fund. Your gifts have brought the Council closer to the $25,000 goal. Because of your support, the Council is still sending white canes to people who are blind or visually impaired during… Continue Reading Reminder: Make a Gift to the Council’s White Cane Fund

Rajnish and his family have been monthly Council donors for a number of years. This year, he decided to sell personal items on eBay and give some of the proceeds to the Council. “Giving from my eBay sales is another way I could support the… Continue Reading A Man Gives Back to the Council in a Unique Way

During interactions with friends, family members and strangers, it is important to remember to treat others the way you would like to be treated. This can be accomplished by keeping kindness top-of-mind. Being kind builds rapport, establishes relationship and makes situations that might be uncomfortable or… Continue Reading Effective Communication: Living Authentic Kindness

Birding by Ear participants and instructors from 2019. To pass the time during quarantine, it might be fun to learn birding by ear or to freshen up your birdsong repertoire. This new hobby will start you on the path to identifying the birds that chirp,… Continue Reading Try a New Hobby: Birding by Ear

Part of the Council’s mission is White Cane Law advocacy, which improves pedestrian safety in the state of Wisconsin. Now is the time to make a gift to the Council’s annual White Cane Fund. Last year, more than 500 people received free white canes thanks… Continue Reading Your Gift to the White Cane Fund is More Important Than Ever

2020 Scholarship Recipients The Council is pleased to award eight students who are blind or visually impaired each with a $2,000 scholarship for the 2020-2021 academic year. The winners are as follows:  Brandon Klas: Brandon is from Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and will be a sophomore at the… Continue Reading Announcing the 2020 Council Scholarship Recipients

Council Education and Vision Services Director Amy Wurf at her home office. Council staff understand the need for information, connection and support during COVID-19. Even though the Council building is closed to the public and all in-person appointments and classes are postponed, staff are committed to providing essential services to clients and customers. The… Continue Reading How the Council Provides Essential Services During the Safer at Home Order

Council volunteer Joe Hodgson National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 19-25. The Council values all of the things volunteers do to support its mission. Council volunteer Carol Doolin In 2019, 30 volunteers gave a total of 1,406 hours of service. Those hours are valued at… Continue Reading Thank You to All Council Volunteers

One-on-one training at Reins. Horseback riding is a way to get physical exercise, learn a new skill and have fun. All of these elements are part of everyday operations at Reins, a therapeutic horseback riding center in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Reins offers horse-assisted activities and… Continue Reading Horseback Riding: An Accessible and Enjoyable Activity