Check out this video from vision rehabilitation therapist Brent Perzentka with some at-home exercises to keep you moving this winter. Brent does a variety of chair and standing exercises and discusses how to play cards remotely in this 13-minute video. Brent continues to serve clients… Continue Reading Stay Active with Indoor Exercises and More
Workplace giving is a convenient and safe way to donate to vetted local organizations doing good work in Dane County and beyond. More than 100 local businesses partner with Community Shares of Wisconsin for workplace giving. These businesses encourage their employees to donate any amount… Continue Reading Giving to the Council at Work
2020 Council scholarship recipient George Tuttle started classes for his physical therapy degree this fall at Carroll University in Waukesha. He lives on-campus in the dorms and says that half of his classes are online, while half are remote. Hannah: What is your favorite class… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
People give to the Council for many reasons. Some believe that providing services for people who are blind or visually impaired is important whether or not they are affected by vision loss. Others have family members or friends who have received Council services and they… Continue Reading Consider Giving to the Council Monthly, Join the White Cane Circle
Elena Santin received the Council’s scholarship for the second time this year. 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Elena Santin, attends Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, as a sophomore this fall. Elena wants to become a certified music therapist and is majoring in music. They had a… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Elena Santin
Volunteer Denise Williamson has been tending the Council’s outdoor spaces for several years. Volunteers, including Council board members, have played a direct role in its mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 volunteers and board members who have volunteered from March through June have… Continue Reading Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
Kathy Brockman and 2019 Excellence Award winner Nona Graves. It is with very heavy hearts that Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member, Kathy Brockman, on July 26, 2020. Kathy first joined the Council board in 1985. She most recently served… Continue Reading Remembering Kathy Brockman
Rose Fortney’s alcohol ink works will be on display virtually this year, along with art from 12 other artists who are blind or visually impaired. The Council’s Gallery Night event will be held online Friday, October 2, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will stream live… Continue Reading Gallery Night Goes Virtual
The Council is committed to educating the general public as part of its mission. For the past four years, NeuGen (WEA Trust and Health Tradition Health Plan) has generously supported Council education and outreach efforts by sponsoring a variety of programs that fit their organization’s guidelines. NeuGen provides… Continue Reading Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts
Brandon Klas 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Brandon Klas, will attend UW-Whitewater as a sophomore this fall. Brandon wants to own his own business someday and he is majoring in entrepreneurship. He had a conversation with Katherine, Council Writer, about building relationships, future hopes and lessons… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Brandon Klas