For nondrivers, including older adults, people who are blind or low vision and people with other disabilities, public transit and pedestrian infrastructure are essential to getting wherever they need to go. But even when a mode of transportation is available to a person’s destination, some… Continue Reading Complete Trip Framework Promotes Accessibility from Beginning to the End
The Spring 2026 issue of the Council Courier newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision Message from Executive Director Denise Jess: Partnering with Eye Doctors to Build a Comprehensive Continuum of Care… Continue Reading Spring 2026 Issue of the Council Courier is Now Available
Wisconsin is gearing up for yet another statewide election season this fall. There will be a primary election on August 11, followed by the general election on November 3. In addition to a plethora of statewide elections for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of… Continue Reading Ask Candidates Focused Questions Ahead of Fall Elections
In all corners of Wisconsin, Lions Clubs foster community while supporting people who are blind or low vision. The Council has had wonderful relationships with these clubs for decades thanks to this shared goal. Lions Club International, the umbrella organization of local Lions Clubs across the country, began supporting people with vision loss in 1925, when Helen Keller asked them to become “knights of the blind.” Continue Reading Lions Clubs Across Wisconsin Build Community While Supporting the Council
We’ve crunched the numbers and guess what: 2025 was another great year for the Council! We tallied up our donors, vision services visits, Sharper Vision Store customers, educational events and more and laid it all out in our 2025 by the Numbers infographic. This year’s… Continue Reading 2025 by the Numbers Infographic Now Available on our Website
In April, Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council presented a virtual class that showcased three apps that can help people who are blind or low vision use their phones to read printed text. Each app has its own strengths and drawbacks, and the… Continue Reading Choosing the Right Mobile Reading App for Your Needs
Volunteer driver programs are vital lifelines for older adults, people who are blind or low vision, and those with other disabilities living in rural parts of Wisconsin. Drivers donate their time to transport riders in their own vehicles to and from wherever they need to… Continue Reading Insurance Quandary for Volunteer Drivers Leaves Nondrivers Without Access to Community
Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett was one of the last people to graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree in print journalism. Shortly after she graduated in 2012, the program changed its scope to reflect the shift from print newspapers to digital journalism. Continue Reading Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett Finds Nourishment in Writing
Last month, we participated in The Big Share, an annual online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other nonprofits across the state making a difference in our communities. Thanks to your support, we exceeded our fundraising… Continue Reading Big Share a Big Success Thanks to Your Support
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness of the fact that women are at higher risk than men of blindness and low vision. There are several physical and social reasons this is the case. But by staying… Continue Reading Women’s Eye Health Month Highlights Gender Disparities in Vision Loss