It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
It’s no secret that college or other education after high school is one of the best paths to ongoing financial stability. That applies no matter where you fall on the vision spectrum. But college is expensive, and students who are blind or low vision incur… Continue Reading Scholarships Can Help Ease the Financial Burden of Postsecondary Education
Tomorrow is The Big Share, 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 the state. CSW is a member-directed organization that connects donors and… Continue Reading Foster Community While Supporting the Council During The Big Share
The Spring General Election in Wisconsin is on April 7. There will be one statewide race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court on the ballot. There will also probably be several local offices up for election, depending on where you live. It is… Continue Reading Know Your Rights and Have a Voting Plan for the April Elections
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
Just as it’s important to see a vision rehabilitation professional when you begin to experience vision loss, it’s equally important to see an ophthalmologist regularly to ensure that you are getting the most out of your vision. An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor with advanced… Continue Reading Ophthalmologists and Vision Rehab Go Hand-In-Hand in Addressing Your Vision Loss
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