The Big Share is just around the corner on Tuesday, March 3! The Big Share is an annual online day of giving organized by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other Wisconsin nonprofits making a difference in their communities and across… Continue Reading Help Us Meet the Needs of a Growing Population During The Big Share
The Winter 2026 issue of the Council Courier newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: 2025 Was Another Year of Hard Work and Growing Relationships Message from Executive Director Denise Jess Retiring Development Director Lori Werbeckes Reflects on Evolution of Council’s Approach… Continue Reading Winter Issue of the Council Courier is Now Available
The 2026 Spring General Election is on April 7. There will be one statewide election for state Supreme Court and likely a slew of local seats on the ballot. It is vital that you make your voting plan now to ensure that you are ready… Continue Reading Be Sure You’re Registered for Statewide April Elections
Attention students, families and teachers: We are now accepting applications for 2026 Council Scholarships! Every year, the Council provides scholarships for blind or low vision students who are Wisconsin residents and are enrolled in postsecondary education in the fall. Past recipients have used scholarship funds… Continue Reading Applications for 2026 Council Scholarship Now Open
If you’re still working on your New Year’s resolution of getting rid of things you no longer use, the Council may be able to help. Before throwing unused adaptive equipment in the trash or sending it to a second-hand store, consider donating it to the… Continue Reading Give Your Used Adaptive Equipment a Second Life by Donating it to the Council
2027 marks the Council’s 75th anniversary. As we gear up to celebrate, we reflect on our rich history, our present environment, the opportunities and challenges in front of us, and the future we want as an organization. These reflections have led us to an exciting… Continue Reading Honoring Our Legacy While Embracing Our Future
The work of the Council, from education to advocacy to vision services, would not be possible without the generous support of the hundreds of donors who give to us every year. Whether you’re rounding up at the register for just a few cents or naming… Continue Reading Thank You to All Our 2025 Donors!
For former Council Scholarship recipient Luka Santin, music has always been at the forefront. Diagnosed with glaucoma from birth, Luka has been interested in music since they were just 3 years old Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Wants to Help Others Through Music
Winter is here, and with it comes snow- and ice-covered sidewalks that become a hazard for all pedestrians. That hazard is especially true for older adults, people who are blind or low vision and people with other disabilities who do not drive and need the… Continue Reading Well-Maintained Sidewalks Vital for Pedestrians in Winter Months
When Henrietta de la Cruz lost her vision a few years ago, she says the Council came to visit her and gave her a white cane to help her get around and high contrast measuring cups to help her to continue cooking. As a way… Continue Reading Monthly Giving Supports the Council Year-Round