This month, the Council welcomes new board member, Chip Kaufman. The resident of Middleton, Wisconsin looks forward to encouraging others and making a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Chip learned of the Council after his cone rod dystrophy… Continue Reading Meet New Council Board member: Chip Kaufman
Thank you for your financial support of Council activities in 2019! Your gifts have made a direct impact on the lives of people experiencing vision loss. Your generosity has supported: Vision Services – one-on-one vision rehabilitation, technology training and low vision evaluations Advocacy – accessible… Continue Reading 2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 10:00 a.m. Online via Zoom Learn about accessible cell phone options with vision services staff in this free Council webinar. The new format, which is discussion-based, gives users of particular devices the chance to share what has been helpful to them.… Continue Reading Council Webinar: Accessible Cell Phones
Curling is Canada’s national sport, and is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. Over the past twenty years, curling has been adapted for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Wauwatosa Curling Club hosts a free adaptive curling program for people of all… Continue Reading Getting Out on the Ice: Adaptive Curling for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Poll workers may assist people with accessible voting machines or check people in to vote. As 2020 elections approach, consider becoming a poll worker. It is important for people with disabilities to be poll workers because we will be part of the voting process, and… Continue Reading Consider Becoming a Poll Worker
Third year Harvard Law School student, Sean Whalen, is a 2019 Council Scholarship recipient. He sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to talk about how he decided to be a lawyer, the importance of empathy and good listening, and what he likes to do… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Sean Whalen
Jeannine is now able to read books in her own home. As you gather with family and friends to reconnect and make new memories, consider sharing your good fortune with others as the year winds down. If you have a desire to make a positive… Continue Reading The Importance of Year-End Giving
Shop the Council’s Sharper Vision Store for these and more gifts for your loved ones this holiday season. Some of them might be great additions to your own wish list, too. 5X Mattingly Pocket Magnifier The 3.5X (10D) hand-held illuminated magnifier comes with a classic… Continue Reading Five Fun Products for your Holiday Wish List
The Greenville Lioness Club has supported the Council for years. In May 2019, the Council awarded the Greenville Lioness Club the Community Giving Council Excellence Award. This philanthropic club has been doing good in the Greenville area, which is near Appleton, since its founding in… Continue Reading Meet Council Excellence Award Winner: The Greenville Lioness Club
Magnifiers can help a person read newspapers, menus and more. Video magnifiers and voice assistants can make tasks easier to perform. Magnifiers can help you see photos of family and friends, or read menus in restaurants. With voice assistants, you can get trivia answers, set… Continue Reading Upcoming Council Webinar: Video Magnifiers and Voice Assistants