The Council offices were buzzing on the evening of November 3. That’s when the doors opened to the public for a spectacular night of art and conversation at the 2023 Gallery Night. The annual event showcases the work of Wisconsin artists with vision loss who create in a range of media, including oil paint, photography,… Continue Reading Gallery Night Was a Moving Experience for Visitors and Artists Alike
2023 Council Scholarship recipient Joseph Tuttle of Drummond knew from a young age that he wanted to go into agriculture, specifically agriculture education to work with youth. “Growing up, my family had a small hobby farm, and we still do,” he says. Joseph and his siblings grew vegetables and fruits and raised chickens, pigs, sheep… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Joseph Tuttle
The Sharper Vision Store is pleased to announce that we’re having a Cyber Week Sale once again this year! This sale is an opportunity to get select items at special prices for FIVE FULL DAYS the week after Thanksgiving. The sale begin Monday, November 27 at 8:30 a.m. and runs through Friday, December 1 at… Continue Reading Once You’ve Digested Your Thanksgiving Fare, Get Ready to Feast on Cyber Week Savings
For people with vision loss, modifying one’s home can create a safer, more navigable space to live in. “Most modifications are simple, inexpensive changes that you can implement right away or over time, depending on your needs,” says the Council’s Brent Perzentka, who is certified as both a vision rehabilitation therapist and an orientation and… Continue Reading Simple Strategies for Navigating Your Home Safely
The spirit of Thanksgiving doesn’t end after the last turkey sandwich of the weekend. Sure, there’s the Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. But there is also an opportunity to express gratitude for the organizations whose work you appreciate, including the Council. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known around the world as Giving Tuesday. Giving… Continue Reading Show Your Gratitude on Giving Tuesday
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October was Pedestrian Safety Month and October 15 was White Cane Safety Day. These two observances work together to promote the safety of all Wisconsinites who get around without a car either all or some of the time. For the Council, it was a banner month of outreach, education and advocacy. Governor Evers and over… Continue Reading October Was a Banner Month for Pedestrian Safety Advocacy
Kaylee Mueller began her junior year this fall at UW-Green Bay by launching a new student organization. She started “Ability Allies,” a group dedicated to providing resources and educational opportunities to students with and without disabilities. Kaylee, a 2023 Council Scholarship recipient, is particularly excited to get peers who are not disabled involved. She believes… Continue Reading 2023 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller
The Fall 2023 issue of our Council Courier newsletter has hit mailboxes across Wisconsin. As always, this issue covers a lot of ground. One of the stories, in fact, is literally about the ground—specifically, the ground around the Council’s building in Madison. Readers will get a walk through the Council’s new Sensory Gardens. With artful… Continue Reading Check Out the Fall Issue of the Council Courier Newsletter
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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