On Tuesday, March 2, the Council participated in The Big Share, an online day of giving presented by Community Shares of Wisconsin. The Council’s theme for The Big Share was A Day in the Life. CEO/Executive Director Denise Jess shared how she incorporates adaptions into… Continue Reading Big Share Recap A Day in the Life: The Council and The Big Share
Learn to identify the chirp of a chickadee from the song of the sparrow this spring at our fourth annual Birding by Ear class series. Co-organized with Madison Audubon this course will give you the tools to identify birds by the sounds they make. Just as unique as… Continue Reading Join us in May for Birding by Ear
Join us in April for the Council’s Advocacy Days to work together toward advancing equity for people who are blind and visually impaired through legislation. This event was previously called Legislative Day and will be offered this year as a virtual event over multiple days. Continue Reading Advocacy Days Set for April
Join the Council on Tuesday, March 2, for a day of online giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin during The Big Share. This event is an opportunity for you to make a difference for people who are blind or visually impaired in Wisconsin. Below… Continue Reading Make A Difference at The Big Share March 2
Council scholarship recipient Saree Behm is in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she lives in a dormitory on campus. A committed student, she is working towards a double major in Early Childhood Education with certifications in Early Childhood and Special Education.… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Saree Behm
The Council is pleased that Nick Sinram and Karen Heesen are continuing their positions. Nick, a budget and policy specialist with the City of Milwaukee, was introduced to the Council as a scholarship recipient in 2007. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2012 Continue Reading Continuing on the Board: Karen Heesen and Nick Sinram
The Council welcomes two new board members, each bringing valuable experience and perspective to their positions. Melanie Ramey A native of Arkansas, Melanie has lived in Madison for 30 years, and is a communication and speech coach. She also serves on many organizations and is the vice president of the Wisconsin League… Continue Reading New Board Members Melanie Ramey and Renee Peterson
What are bump dots and why are they an important tool for people who are blind and visually impaired? More people know now, thanks to a billboard campaign that ran throughout 2020 thanks to Adams Outdoor Advertising. The program Adams Collaborate, which provides a few… Continue Reading Billboard Campaign Gave Council and its Services Visibility
We invite you to share your story! Tell us about your experience as a client, customer or friend of the Council/Sharper Vision Store or your experience living with vision loss in Wisconsin. A new story form on our website makes it easy. Find the form… Continue Reading Share Your Story on our Website
Grace Caine Council scholarship recipient Grace Caine began her college education this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She studies instrumental music education, plays the alto saxophone as well as piano and hopes to return to campus this spring. Grace talked to Council Writer Lynn… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Grace Caine