Poll workers may assist people with accessible voting machines or check people in to vote. As 2020 elections approach, consider becoming a poll worker. It is important for people with disabilities to be poll workers because we will be part of the voting process, and will make voting spaces more welcoming and accessible to all… Continue Reading Consider Becoming a Poll Worker
Third year Harvard Law School student, Sean Whalen, is a 2019 Council Scholarship recipient. He sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to talk about how he decided to be a lawyer, the importance of empathy and good listening, and what he likes to do for fun when he is not hitting the books. … Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Sean Whalen
Jeannine is now able to read books in her own home. As you gather with family and friends to reconnect and make new memories, consider sharing your good fortune with others as the year winds down. If you have a desire to make a positive difference for someone with vision loss by making a gift… Continue Reading The Importance of Year-End Giving
They’re retired nurses who met through their church. But what really brought Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend together? Their passion for volunteering to make a difference in their community, which led to them receiving the Council’s Community Volunteer Service Award this year. Continue Reading Community Volunteer Service Award Recipients: Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend
Congratulations to Ellie Thompson! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is receiving $2,000 to support her continuing education.
The Madison 18-year-old plans to attend Madison College this fall. She started taking college classes after recently graduating from the iForward Wisconsin Online Charter School. She attended Madison East during the first three years of high school. Ellie is currently working as a counselor at the Wisconsin Lions Summer Camp in Rosholt. Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson
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Poll workers may assist people with accessible voting machines or check people in to vote. As 2020 elections approach, consider becoming a poll worker. It is important for people with disabilities to be poll workers because we will be part of the voting process, and will make voting spaces more welcoming and accessible to all… Continue Reading Consider Becoming a Poll Worker
Third year Harvard Law School student, Sean Whalen, is a 2019 Council Scholarship recipient. He sat down with Katherine Corbett, Council Writer, to talk about how he decided to be a lawyer, the importance of empathy and good listening, and what he likes to do for fun when he is not hitting the books. … Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Sean Whalen
Jeannine is now able to read books in her own home. As you gather with family and friends to reconnect and make new memories, consider sharing your good fortune with others as the year winds down. If you have a desire to make a positive difference for someone with vision loss by making a gift… Continue Reading The Importance of Year-End Giving
Our toolkit provides helpful hints and best practice guidelines to make information more accessible and engaging.
This booklet is a beginning guide for lifestyle adaptation to low vision.
A guide for businesses and offices to provide quality customer service for those with vision impairments.
This resource offers tips to make social media content more accessible to people using screen readers.
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