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Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients

The Council is delighted to recognize the 2019 Excellence Awards winners, and to announce the recipients of our scholarship program. Scholarships and Excellence Awards were presented at a luncheon on Saturday, May 18, in Madison. Excellence Awards: Each year, the Council awards individuals and organizations whose outstanding contributions promote the dignity and empowerment of those… Continue Reading Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients

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Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund

What do the words public transportation, accessible pedestrian signals, and the White Cane Law mean to you? To people with vision loss, those terms mean the world. Without them, getting and holding a job is only a dream. A trip to the doctor requires a costly cab fare. The crosswalk becomes a danger zone. The… Continue Reading Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund

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Weigh in on the Issues that Matter to You

Since February 2018, the Council sends legislative updates that inspire, inform and initiate action in the blind and visually impaired community throughout Wisconsin. We would like your feedback as we move forward to ensure monthly content is meaningful and impactful. Please take five to ten minutes of your time to fill out our short survey.… Continue Reading Weigh in on the Issues that Matter to You

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Be Ready to Act When an Emergency Arises

Disasters can come at any time, whether it be a fire, extreme weather, or anything else that threatens our safety. While we don’t know when these disasters will strike, we can plan how to react when they do. Being prepared is the best way to protect yourself in an emergency. Often, people with disabilities face… Continue Reading Be Ready to Act When an Emergency Arises

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An Accessible Kitchen Makes Cooking Safe and Enjoyable

Cooking at home is a great way to eat healthily and save money. It can even be a fun way to connect with family and friends. But many kitchens are not set up in a way that makes it easy for people who are blind or low vision to cook. Poorly lit counters and hard-to-reach… Continue Reading An Accessible Kitchen Makes Cooking Safe and Enjoyable

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Be Ready to Act When an Emergency Arises

An Accessible Kitchen Makes Cooking Safe and Enjoyable

Action Alert: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Say “No” to the SAVE Act

A bill called the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act may sound like something positive, but in reality, this piece of federal legislation would create major barriers to voting for many people, including those with vision loss and other disabilities. The SAVE Act would require all Americans registering to vote or updating their registration information… Continue Reading Action Alert: Urge Your U.S. Senators to Say “No” to the SAVE Act