Category: On Sight

Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson

Congratulations to Ellie Thompson! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is receiving $2,000 to support her continuing education.

The Madison 18-year-old plans to attend Madison College this fall. She started taking college classes after recently graduating from the iForward Wisconsin Online Charter School. She attended Madison East during the first three years of high school. Ellie is currently working as a counselor at the Wisconsin Lions Summer Camp in Rosholt. Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson

July 15, 2021

Birding by Ear Takes Off as a Hobby

The flashes of color and melodious songs mixed with interesting plants and landscapes may be just a few of the reasons birdwatching is taking off as a hobby. Some birdwatchers also enjoy the competition of discovering a variety of bird species. But there’s a different approach to birding that is equally exciting. It’s Birding by Ear.  Continue Reading Birding by Ear Takes Off as a Hobby

June 17, 2021

The Council’s White Cane Appeal is Underway

Appreciation for her own independence is why Connie Malak supports the Council’s annual White Cane Appeal.

“I remember watching a man using a white cane, and I was so taken with his ability to get around with it,” the Middleton woman says. “It’s great to know the Council can help people who are blind or visually impaired get tools like this to restore their feeling of independence.” Continue Reading The Council’s White Cane Appeal is Underway

May 12, 2021

Council Snapshot in 2020

The Council’s services reached people in a broad area of Wisconsin, as shown on this map. The past year presented many challenges, but a snapshot of programs and services the Council provided, and how the community supported those services gives a picture of how together… Continue Reading Council Snapshot in 2020

April 14, 2021

Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear

Just as unique as their color and shape, bird songs come in all tunes and pitches. Identifying birds by their song is an exciting activity and skill, and experienced bird watchers will tell you that most birding is done without actually seeing the bird, but by hearing it.

Birding By Ear, held in partnership with Madison Audubon, teaches techniques for identifying birds by close listening. Continue Reading Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear

April 13, 2021

Waunakee Golf Course Gives Back

Two miles west of Waunakee, tucked into a pocket of homes off Highway 19 is a pay-what-you-can par-3 golf course that has benefited people who are blind and visually impaired. Sil Maly, who owns Harvest Hill Golf on Poelma Drive, established the course about 25 years ago. Last summer, the realtor and developer decided to donate weekend fees collected from golfers to go to three charitable organizations. Continue Reading Waunakee Golf Course Gives Back

April 13, 2021