Upcoming events
Trailblazers Low Vision
Support Group
October 9
Online via Zoom
Online support group meets the second Monday of the month. Led by Vision Services staff. Open to all.
White Cane Safety Day
October 15
Statewide
October 15 of each year is National White Cane Safety Day, a day the Council takes to advocate for and educate about the White Cane Law.
College and Working Age Low Vision Support Group
October 17
Online via Zoom
This new support group is devoted to topics of interest to college and working age adults under 45.
Gallery Night
November 3
Madison, WI
For more than a decade, the Council has hosted Gallery Night events to celebrate and showcase the work of Wisconsin artists with vision loss who create in a range of media, including acrylic and watercolor paint, pen and ink drawing, digital illustration, fiber arts and woodworking.
Find the Council at these events
Wednesday, September 27
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
This annual colloquium showcases the latest research and resources on positive aging, with speakers, a poster session and a health and resource fair. Free and open to the public, but registration is required. Registration is now open. Space is limited and it fills up.
Thursday, October 5
9 AM - Noon
FREE vision screenings, memory screens, blood pressure checks, and flu shots! No appointments needed. First come, first serve. There will be a wealth of resources and information for you. More information coming soon. ** If you are interested in a memory screening, please call 608-845-7471 to pre-register. There are limited appointment times available.
Tuesday, October 17
10 AM - 12:15 PM
A one stop shopping experience for information about health, safety, and aging independently. Older adults of all ages will find useful information. It also provides valuable information for caregivers and adult children. Features include a vendor fair, health screenings, professional presentations and the opportunity to meet and network with likeminded people.
Tuesday, October 17
9 AM - 11:30 AM
Elderfest 2023, ADRC’s premier senior health resource fair and social, will be in the Youth & Ag building located at the Grant County Fairgrounds in Lancaster, WI. It’s going to be WILD!