For those who use Windows, Notepad is a great tool for jotting down a phone number or a few lines of text. This utility, which has been a part of Windows for many years, is a very basic word processor. Microsoft recently made a small… Continue Reading Tech Tip: A Workaround for the Recent Change to Notepad
Ready or not, here come the holidays! Still have gifts to buy? The Council’s Sharper Vision Store is your one-stop shop for adaptive products and other useful items that make great holiday gifts. We have many items that will delight your loved ones without costing… Continue Reading Sharper Vision Store is Here for Your Last-Minute Holiday Gift Shopping Needs
Holidays will bring families and friends together. It’s a good time to remember good self-advocacy practices. Self-advocacy is a tricky combination of speaking up for yourself and knowing when and how to do it. It requires clear communication about what you don’t need as much… Continue Reading Self-Advocacy with Loved Ones and Caregivers is Key to Empowerment
Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone’s tenure with the Council lasted only for about a year and a half, but her contributions during that time have been many. And now Rachel is in a new transition. In November, Rachel decided to leave the Council for… Continue Reading Council Bids a Fond Farewell to Rachel Pavone
For seven decades, the financial support of donors from around the state—and the country—have made the Council’s work possible. The end of the calendar year is a popular time to provide that support, and we invite you to include the Council on your year-end giving… Continue Reading Change Lives and Support the Council’s Mission With Your Year-End Gift
The Council is grateful throughout the year for the donor and volunteer support that helps make our work possible. But this is the time of year when we like to take a moment to say a special “Thank you!” to everyone who contributes to our… Continue Reading A Big, Seasonal ‘Thank You’ to Our Volunteers and Donors
For people with vision loss, modifying one’s home can create a safer, more navigable space to live in. “Most modifications are simple, inexpensive changes that you can implement right away or over time, depending on your needs,” says the Council’s Brent Perzentka, who is certified… Continue Reading Simple Strategies for Navigating Your Home Safely
The spirit of Thanksgiving doesn’t end after the last turkey sandwich of the weekend. Sure, there’s the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. But there is also an opportunity to express gratitude for the organizations whose work you appreciate, including the Council. The Tuesday after… Continue Reading Show Your Gratitude on Giving Tuesday
The Council offices were buzzing on the evening of November 3. That’s when the doors opened to the public for a spectacular night of art and conversation at the 2023 Gallery Night. The annual event showcases the work of Wisconsin artists with vision loss who… Continue Reading Gallery Night Was a Moving Experience for Visitors and Artists Alike
2023 Council Scholarship recipient Joseph Tuttle of Drummond knew from a young age that he wanted to go into agriculture, specifically agriculture education to work with youth. “Growing up, my family had a small hobby farm, and we still do,” he says. Joseph and his… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Joseph Tuttle
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