Losing someone we’ve cherished is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Even long afterward, our emotions can be triggered by events or dates—a birthday, a holiday, a reminder of a particularly pleasant activity enjoyed together. One way to honor the memory of a departed loved… Continue Reading Honor a Loved One’s Memory by Helping Us Serve Others
Katherine Corbett just wants people to leave her guide dog alone. “I would prefer for people to pretend that my dog is invisible,” Katherine says. “Honestly, the best compliment you can give a guide dog user is, ‘Oh, wow, I didn’t even notice you have… Continue Reading Caution: Dog at Work
The difference between freshman and sophomore years of college can be dramatic for a lot of students. Saree Behm, a 2021 Council Scholarship recipient, spent her first year at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater mostly taking general education classes. Now a sophomore, the early childhood and special… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm
We warmly thank everyone who gave to the Council during The Big Share on Tuesday, March 1. The Big Share is an annual one-day online fundraising event organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin. This year, we surpassed our goal of $7,000—a target that honored our… Continue Reading Donors Small and Large Stepped Up to Make The Big Share a Big Success
The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is celebrating its 70th birthday in 2022, and as you may have noticed, we’re incorporating the anniversary theme into much of what we do throughout the year. That includes everything from mentioning it in our fund… Continue Reading New Video Honors the Council’s 70-Year History
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
After 15 years at the Council, Database Manager Ray Cubberly is calling it a career at the end of March. We are grateful to Ray for all his excellent work as a member of the fund development team. Ray came to the Council in 2007,… Continue Reading Bidding Adieu to our Retiring Colleague Ray Cubberly
We’re pleased to welcome Dan Torres as the newest member of the Council staff. Dan joined the Council as a Program Associate in February. That role comes with a lot of hats to wear. Dan helps update the Council website, helps put together our e-newsletters,… Continue Reading Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff
Like many students, George Tuttle of Drummond, Wisconsin is having a very different experience at college compared to last year now that in-person classes have returned. For much of his freshman year, everything was remote. Now the Carroll University sophomore is finding it easier to… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: George Tuttle
We presented our 2021 scholarships in a virtual ceremony. For much of our history, the Council has provided scholarships to support learners who are blind or visually impaired in continuing their education. Since its inception, our scholarship program has supported the education goals of hundreds… Continue Reading We’re Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications