We’ve crunched the numbers and guess what: 2025 was another great year for the Council! We tallied up our donors, vision services visits, Sharper Vision Store customers, educational events and more and laid it all out in our 2025 by the Numbers infographic. This year’s… Continue Reading 2025 by the Numbers Infographic Now Available on our Website
In April, Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham of the Council presented a virtual class that showcased three apps that can help people who are blind or low vision use their phones to read printed text. Each app has its own strengths and drawbacks, and the… Continue Reading Choosing the Right Mobile Reading App for Your Needs
Volunteer driver programs are vital lifelines for older adults, people who are blind or low vision, and those with other disabilities living in rural parts of Wisconsin. Drivers donate their time to transport riders in their own vehicles to and from wherever they need to… Continue Reading Insurance Quandary for Volunteer Drivers Leaves Nondrivers Without Access to Community
Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett was one of the last people to graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree in print journalism. Shortly after she graduated in 2012, the program changed its scope to reflect the shift from print newspapers to digital journalism. Continue Reading Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett Finds Nourishment in Writing
Last month, we participated in The Big Share, an annual online day of giving hosted by Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) to benefit the Council and other nonprofits across the state making a difference in our communities. Thanks to your support, we exceeded our fundraising… Continue Reading Big Share a Big Success Thanks to Your Support
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness of the fact that women are at higher risk than men of blindness and low vision. There are several physical and social reasons this is the case. But by staying… Continue Reading Women’s Eye Health Month Highlights Gender Disparities in Vision Loss
Executive Director Denise Jess testifying on a bill at a legislative hearing. Since our founding in 1952, public policy advocacy has been a core component of the Council’s mission. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we are bound by strict rules about how we go about… Continue Reading Advocacy Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Align with Council’s Mission
Birding by Ear returns to Aldo Leopold Nature Center in Monona on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.! The Council is teaming up once again with the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance (SWBA) and Aldo Leopold Nature Center to offer this unique opportunity… Continue Reading Birding by Ear: Knowledge for a Lifetime of Enjoyment
Xinyue Hippe Former Council Scholarship recipient Xinyue Hippe’s schooling took her all over the globe. The Milwaukee native started college at Calvin University in Michigan, where she studied Chinese, Spanish and German. She had the opportunity to spend a semester in Spain before returning to… Continue Reading Former Scholarship Recipient Xinyue Hippe’s Wide Skill Set Creates Future Possibilities
Tax season is underway, and workers who are legally blind have some ways to reduce their tax burden. In 2024, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted a new tax credit for workers who are, or have a spouse who is, legally blind. If you (or your spouse… Continue Reading Take Advantage of the Tax Breaks You Qualify For