For most people, the idea of uprooting their life to move to Turkey would be incredibly daunting. But not for 2024 Council Scholarship Recipient Miso Kwak. Miso moved to Izmir, Turkey for nine months on a Fulbright Scholarship to work as an English Teaching Assistant.… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Miso Kwak
As the holidays grow near, it might be tempting to go to your favorite online retailer to buy your loved one with low vision a magnifier as a gift. But when buying online, you don’t always get what you want or need. While online retailers… Continue Reading The Sharper Vision Store is Your Best Choice for Magnifiers This Holiday Season
Winter is almost here, and many of us are hanging up the hiking boots until spring and looking forward to cozying up with a good book. For people who are blind or low vision, the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL) offers talking books… Continue Reading Keep Reading with Free Books from the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
When Sara Guggenheim lost most of her vision over the course of two short months, her ophthalmologist wasn’t able to provide her much support. Sara even found herself getting lost in her doctor’s office. So she decided to find other resources to help her adjust… Continue Reading Giving Thanks to Everyone Who Supports Our Work
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Around 38 million people across the country have diabetes, including around one out of every 11 Wisconsinites. According to the VisionServe Alliance’s Big Data Report on Older Adults, about 22% of people with vision loss over the age of 65… Continue Reading Stay Confident with Healthy Eating Habits This Holiday Season
The Council offices were abuzz the night of Friday, November 1 as community members joined us for our annual Gallery Night event. Gallery Night was once again a success, as we carried on our tradition, now more than a decade old, of showcasing artists from… Continue Reading Gallery Night Brought Smiles and Inspiration to Council Offices
The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re pleased to announce that the Sharper Vision Store is once again having a Cyber Week Sale the week after Thanksgiving! For five days, we’ll be offering special discounts on a variety of items ranging from talking… Continue Reading Give Thanks for Big Savings During Our Cyber Week Sale December 2-6
The holiday season is almost here, and while wintertime can be a joyful time of connection, it can also be a time of stress for many people. Presents need to be bought, meals need to be prepared, and gatherings need to be planned. For some,… Continue Reading Find Healthy Stress Management Skills This Holiday Season
When 2024 Council Scholarship recipient Marin Gundlach first got her hands on an iPod Shuffle at age 5, she says she immediately became interested in technology. That was when the Belleville native, who has been blind since birth, first encountered VoiceOver technology that allowed her… Continue Reading 2024 Student Spotlight: Marin Gundlach
After 16 years at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, Program Assistant Judith Rasmussen is leaving her position to begin her next stage in life. Judith has been an invaluable member of the Council team, often serving as the first face or… Continue Reading Thank You, Judith, For 16 Wonderful Years With the Council!