2020 Council scholarship recipient George Tuttle started classes for his physical therapy degree this fall at Carroll University in Waukesha. He lives on-campus in the dorms and says that half of his classes are online, while half are remote. Hannah: What is your favorite class this semester? George: At Carroll, they have you take classes… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
This month, at least eight Wisconsin cities are proclaiming White Cane Safety Day at their City Council meetings: Eau Claire Janesville La Crosse Madison Mequon Oshkosh Stevens Point Sun Prairie If you live in one of these towns, attend the virtual City Council meeting. Consider writing a social media post or letter to the editor… Continue Reading Multiple Cities Honor Pedestrian Safety: Do Your Part
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States. It can blur the sharp central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. The disease is most common among people who are white, often of European descent. Risk factors besides age include… Continue Reading Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
The Council’s 2021 Annual Report is now available online in PDF, Word and audio formats. The Annual Report provides an overview of the year’s highlights, along with a “by the numbers” section that illustrates the scope of what we accomplished in all of our key program areas over the course of 2021.
Have you ever heard a song on the radio and wished you knew the title and the artist who performed it? If you have a newer iPhone, you have a tool that can do just that right in your pocket. Recent versions of iOS, the operating system that runs the iPhone, have a built-in song… Continue Reading Use Your iPhone to Name That Tune
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2020 Council scholarship recipient George Tuttle started classes for his physical therapy degree this fall at Carroll University in Waukesha. He lives on-campus in the dorms and says that half of his classes are online, while half are remote. Hannah: What is your favorite class this semester? George: At Carroll, they have you take classes… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
This month, at least eight Wisconsin cities are proclaiming White Cane Safety Day at their City Council meetings: Eau Claire Janesville La Crosse Madison Mequon Oshkosh Stevens Point Sun Prairie If you live in one of these towns, attend the virtual City Council meeting. Consider writing a social media post or letter to the editor… Continue Reading Multiple Cities Honor Pedestrian Safety: Do Your Part
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States. It can blur the sharp central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. The disease is most common among people who are white, often of European descent. Risk factors besides age include… Continue Reading Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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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