Executive Director Denise Jess testifying on a bill at a legislative hearing. Since our founding in 1952, public policy advocacy has been a core component of the Council’s mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are bound by strict rules about how we go about… Continue Reading Advocacy Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Align with Council’s Mission
Birding by Ear returns to Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.! The Council is teaming up once again with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SWBA) and Aldo Leopold Nature Center to offer this unique opportunity… Continue Reading Birding by Ear: Knowledge for a Lifetime of Enjoyment
Xinyue Hippe Former Council Scholarship recipient Xinyue Hippe’s schooling took her all over the globe. The Milwaukee native started college at Calvin University in Michigan, where she studied Chinese, Spanish and German. She had the opportunity to spend a semester in Spain before returning to… Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Xinyue Hippe’s Wide Skill Set Creates Future Possibilities
Tax season is underway, and workers who are legally blind have some ways to reduce their tax burden. In 2024, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted a new tax credit for workers who are, or have a spouse who is, legally blind. If you (or your spouse… Continue Reading Take Advantage of the Tax Breaks You Qualify For
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
It’s no secret that college or other education after high school is one of the best paths to ongoing financial stability. That applies no matter where you fall on the vision spectrum. But college is expensive, and students who are blind or low vision incur… Continue Reading Scholarships Can Help Ease the Financial Burden of Postsecondary Education
Tomorrow is The Big Share, an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across the state. CSW is a member-directed organization that connects donors and… Continue Reading Foster Community While Supporting the Council During The Big Share
The Spring General Election in Wisconsin is on April 7. There will be one statewide race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the ballot. There will also probably be several local offices up for election, depending on where you live. It is… Continue Reading Know Your Rights and Have a Voting Plan for the April Elections
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
Just as it’s important to see a vision rehabilitation professional when you begin to experience vision loss, it’s equally important to see an ophthalmologist regularly to ensure that you are getting the most out of your vision. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor with advanced… Continue Reading Ophthalmologists and Vision Rehab Go Hand-In-Hand in Addressing Your Vision Loss