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
We are pleased to welcome Jim Unger as the newest member of the Council’s Board of Directors. Jim, a Rhinelander resident, has over 40 years of experience in the blind and low vision rehabilitation field. Most recently, he worked for the Office for the Blind and Visually Impaired (OBVI) as a vision rehabilitation therapist until his retirement in 2019. Continue Reading Welcome Jim Unger to Council Board of Directors
The Council is excited to announce that Debbie Rasmussen has been named development director at the Council, succeeding Lori Werbeckes, who retired in December. Debbie first joined the Council staff as development coordinator in 2022. Continue Reading Debbie Rasmussen Named Development Director
It’s easy to let your home get cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. Having a messy home can cause severe anxiety for anyone, and that is especially true for people who are blind or low vision. Being unable to find something you’re looking for… Continue Reading Organizing Your Home Can Reduce Stress and Frustration
Louis Braille was born on January 4, 1809, and that date is celebrated internationally as World Braille Day each year. Before the development of Braille’s revolutionary raised dot system, people who were blind had virtually no way to access written information independently, effectively cutting them… Continue Reading Getting the Rest of Society on Board with Accessibility: A World Braille Day Message