Category: On Sight

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

Advocacy Days Set for April

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

March 8, 2021

Student Spotlight: Saree Behm

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

February 10, 2021