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Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council

Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council

June 12, 2019

Nona Graves Recognized with a Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council

Nona Graves has dedicated her life to setting an example for people who are blind or visually impaired. For her service and achievements, the Council honors Nona with the Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Excellence Award. Nona is 86 years old and has lived in the… Continue Reading Nona Graves Recognized with a Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council

June 12, 2019

How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss

New on our 2018 Infographic card, we are including etiquette information about what to do and say when interacting with people who are blind or visually impaired. We created this information to ensure greater education among the general public. This information is distributed to Lions… Continue Reading How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss

May 14, 2019

The Council says Goodbye to Board First Vice President, Annika Konrad

Annika Konrad Since 2015, Annika Konrad has been a force for positive change on the Council’s board. She served as First Vice President, and on the Executive and Nominating committees. She completed her PhD in Composition and Rhetoric at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and is… Continue Reading The Council says Goodbye to Board First Vice President, Annika Konrad

May 14, 2019

Only a Few Spots Left in the Birding by Ear Class—Reserve Yours Today

Birding by Ear (Indoor Sessions) Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired office – 754 Williamson Street, Madison Thursday, May 30, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. OR Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Birding by Ear (Outdoor Sessions) Location: UW-Madison’s Picnic Point… Continue Reading Only a Few Spots Left in the Birding by Ear Class—Reserve Yours Today

May 14, 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients

The Council is delighted to recognize the 2019 Excellence Awards winners, and to announce the recipients of our scholarship program. Scholarships and Excellence Awards were presented at a luncheon on Saturday, May 18, in Madison. Excellence Awards: Each year, the Council awards individuals and organizations… Continue Reading Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients

May 14, 2019

Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund

What do the words public transportation, accessible pedestrian signals, and the White Cane Law mean to you? To people with vision loss, those terms mean the world. Without them, getting and holding a job is only a dream. A trip to the doctor requires a… Continue Reading Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund

May 10, 2019

Same Link, New Look: Check out the Council’s New Website

The Council’s website, WCBlind.org, is now more accessible for screenreaders and people with low vision. Amanda, a web developer in the Madison area, created the new site. She enjoys giving back to her community, especially by designing for nonprofits. She is now thinking more about… Continue Reading Same Link, New Look: Check out the Council’s New Website

April 11, 2019

Thank You to Our Many Volunteers

The Council appreciates the wonderful volunteers who work beside staff to enhance our services. Volunteers share a variety of talents including gardening, voice recording, and archiving the Council’s history. No matter the project, our volunteers put their heart into it! Thank you for generously giving… Continue Reading Thank You to Our Many Volunteers

April 11, 2019

Beep Baseball: An American Pastime Adapted for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Seasonally, the Council is publishing a series of articles to help you stay active. This spring, we are featuring beep baseball. Check Council publications for future articles. Beep baseball started in the 1960’s in Colorado. The National Beep Baseball Association (NBBA) was founded in 1976,… Continue Reading Beep Baseball: An American Pastime Adapted for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

April 11, 2019

Category: On Sight

Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council

Nona Graves Recognized with a Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council

How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss

The Council says Goodbye to Board First Vice President, Annika Konrad

Only a Few Spots Left in the Birding by Ear Class—Reserve Yours Today

Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients

Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund

Same Link, New Look: Check out the Council’s New Website

Thank You to Our Many Volunteers

Beep Baseball: An American Pastime Adapted for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

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