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- Advocate for Equal Access to the State’s Natural Resources
- New Rules Provide Opportunity to Improve the Older Americans Act
- Executive Director Denise Jess Receives Civil Rights Award
- Workplace Giving Makes It Easy to Support the Organizations You Value
- 2023 Student Spotlight: Grace Caine
- Don’t Fear the Chatbot: The Potential Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
- Let Your Lived Experience Power Your Pedestrian Safety Advocacy
- Apply to Serve on the DNR Disability Advisory Council
- Understanding Your Options is Key to Dealing with Cataracts
- Volunteer Gardener
- 2023 Student Spotlight: Zulikha Gondal
- Old and New Partners Made Dining in The Dark a Success This Spring
- Sensory Gardens Add a Welcoming Touch to the Council Grounds
- August is Make-A-Will Month!
- Making Strides Toward Physical and Mental Health
- Back to School Learning Starts Even Before Classes Begin
- State Budget Disappointments Do Not Detract from Ongoing Momentum
- Low Vision Need Not Stop You from Playing Your Favorite Games
- Weigh in on Active Transportation Plan
- 2023 Council Scholarship Recipients Have Big Plans and Bright Futures
- 2023 Student Spotlight: Jayquan Jaeger
- Lend Your Skills and Passion to the Council by Applying for the Board of Directors
- Got Art? We’re Looking for Artists to Feature at 2023 Gallery Night This Fall
- Honor a Loved One with a Gift to the White Cane Fund
- Travel Season Need Not Cause the Summertime Blues
- Local Boards and Commissions Need the Disability Perspective. You Can Provide It!
- Reflections on Helen Keller’s Birthday: With Learned Skills and Effective Support, Persons With Deaf-Blindness are Participating in Their Communities
- Fine Tuning Your Email Presentation
- Got Art? Show It Off at Gallery Night!
- 2023 Student Spotlight: Jack Lichosik
- Grants Support Tools to Promote Safety and Independence
- Changing Systems One Business at a Time
- White Cane Fund is About More Than Free Canes
- Birding by Ear Provides Skills for Lifelong Happiness
- Active Transportation: The Missing Link Between Pedestrian, Bicycle and Motor Transportation Planning
- Protect Your Eyes Indoors and Out This Spring
- Council Setting its Advocacy Focus on Biennial State Budget
- Introducing Our 2023 Council Scholarship Recipients
- A Gift is Making It Easier to Produce Braille Instruction Materials
- Building Data into Your Advocacy on Health Care Issues
- Getting a Smart Start With Your Smart TV
- Volunteering Can Be Gateway to Ongoing Connection
- The Council and the Lions: A Lasting Relationship Rooted in Shared Goals
- Spend Time in the Great Outdoors to Boost Physical, Mental and Social Well-Being
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Jada Clark
- Sharper Vision Store Website Gets a Makeover
- Advocacy Days Preview: Knowledge + Lived Experience is a Powerful Advocacy Combination
- Smart Speakers Can Keep Families Connected, Bring Easy Access to Common Tasks and Information
- Reminder: Advocacy Days Provides the Tools to Make Your Voice Heard
- Reminder: Scholarship Application Deadline is March 31
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Saree Behm
- Focus on Transportation Helped Make The Big Share a Big Success
- New Video Provides Overview of Vision Services at the Council
- Return of Spring Means the Return of “Birding by Ear”
- From Circuit to Supreme, Courts Matter… A LOT
- New Report Shines Light on the State of Vision Loss Among Older Adults in Wisconsin
- Scholarship Applications Due March 31
- Boosting the Council One Peer at a Time During The Big Share
- Advocacy Days: Putting a “Human Face” on Issues that Affect People with Vision Loss
- 2022 Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
- New Video: Vision Services at the Council
- Advocacy Update February 2023
- Improving Quality of Life Through Braille Literacy
- Support the Council in a Lasting Way Through Planned Giving
- Get Ready for The Big Share on March 7
- Keys to Winter Wellness: Stay Connected and Keep Moving
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Nathan Schmitt
- Welcome to Our New Board Members!
- What’s on the Menu? Council’s Vision Services Offerings Continue to Grow
- Digital Accessibility: Progress Continues, Challenges Remain
- The Value of Everyday Braille: A World Braille Day Message
- Use the Smart Glance Feature of JAWS and Fusion to Discover Web Page Highlights
- Wrapping Up Our 70th Anniversary Year: 2022 in Review
- Holiday Season Means Time for Family Fun
- Council Bids Farewell to Long-Time Board Member Chris Richmond
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Lindsey Fritz
- Year-End Giving Provides the Fuel that Powers the Council’s Work
- Understanding the Process is Key to Avoiding Advocacy Frustration
- With the Right Preparation, Winter Conditions Need Not Be Dangerous and Disorienting
- The Council’s Rachel Pavone Whips Up Safe Holiday Cooking Tips
- Make Giving Tuesday a Family Conversation
- Ace Technician Joe Hodgson Has Been Fixing Braille Machines for the Council for Over 30 Years
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Grace Caine
- Courage, Patience and Persistence are Stepping Stones on the Various Paths to Becoming a Grassroots Advocate
- Cyber Week Sale
- Your Mental Health: How Vision Loss Impacts Depression
- A Summer of Learning for Brent, a New Service for the Council
- 2022 Student Spotlight: Kaylee Mueller
- Welcome Jaxon Baker to Council Staff
- 70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History
- White Cane Safety Day Provides the Spark for Year-Round Commitment to Pedestrian Safety
- Help Promote Use of Accessible Voting Equipment
- Show Them the Money: Potential New Funding Sources for Pedestrian Safety Features
- Help is Just a Keystroke Away
- Student Spotlight: Lewa Diarra
- White Cane Safety Day: Promote Pedestrian Safety for All Where You Live
- On-Site Vision Rehab Now Available at the Council with the Opening of New Classroom
- A Bicycle Built for You?
- Giving Alternatives: IRAs, Donor Advised Funds are Attractive Options for Some Donors
- Understand Your Voting Rights. Then Exercise Them
- Getting Around: O&M Training Provides the Skills for Safe, Independent Navigation
- Accessible COVID Tests are Now Available
- Join Us for ‘Make Way for Pedestrians,’ a Webinar on Making Our Streets and Sidewalks Safer
- Ingredients for Making a Monthly Donor: A Stubborn Streak and a Big Heart
- ADRCs Can Be a Key Lifeline for Older Adults Experiencing Vision Loss
- Carving Out a Tactile Hobby Through Patience, Persistence and Perspective
- Communication Breakdown: It’s Your Right to Receive Complete and Understandable Health Care Information
- Consider a Career as a Vision Services Professional
- Volunteer Your Time and Expertise as a Member of the Council Board of Directors
- Translation Service Can Enhance Your Council Experience
- Welcome Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone to the Council
- Celebrate Disability Pride Month Throughout July
- Building Awareness in Three Courses (Plus Dessert): The Return of Dining in the Dark
- Decisions, Decisions—The Who, Why and How of Voting
- The Council’s 2021 Annual Report is Now Available
- Use Your iPhone to Name That Tune
- The Lions Connection
- Birding by Ear was a ‘Model’ Program This Year
- A New Way to Support the Council: ‘Round Up’ Your Sharper Vision Store Purchase
- Simple Strategies Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
- Grassroots Advocacy: Concrete Ideas for Sparking Change in Your Community
- Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
- Windows to More Than the Soul: The Importance of Routine Eye Exams
- The Power of the Dot: The Incredible Versatility of Tactile Markers
- Fishing Outings Return After a Two-Year Absence
- Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff
- Student Spotlight 2021: Shayna Wederath
- Help Make Pedestrian Safety a Priority in Your Community
- White Cane Fund Supports Dignity, Independence and Flight
- Stay on Track of Your Diabetes
- Saying ‘Thank You’ During National Volunteer Month
- Honor a Loved One’s Memory by Helping Us Serve Others
- Caution: Dog at Work
- Making the Most of Your Advocacy Meetings
- Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm
- Road Construction Nearby
- Access Technology Tip: Making it Easier to Participate in Online Meetings
- Donors Small and Large Stepped Up to Make The Big Share a Big Success
- New Video Honors the Council’s 70-Year History
- More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
- Advocacy Days Will Empower You to Raise Your Voice for Equity
- Bidding Adieu to our Retiring Colleague Ray Cubberly
- Welcome Program Associate Dan Torres to the Council Staff
- Make Life Easier with Smart Speakers While Protecting Your Privacy
- Student Spotlight 2021: George Tuttle
- We’re Accepting 2022 Scholarship Applications
- Excellence Award Recognizes WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson’s Commitment to Transportation Equity
- Support for the Council Can Be Part of Your Legacy Through Planned Giving
- Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21
- Mobility Managers Can Steer You Toward the Best Transportation Options
- Help Spread the Word about Glaucoma in January
- Happy 70th Anniversary to the Council!
- Student Spotlight: Joe Tuttle
- Council Bids Farewell to Education Program Specialist Jean Kalscheur
- Community Shares Benefits Go Beyond Fundraising
- Thank You to All Our 2021 Donors!
- Jumpstart Your Advocacy by Voting in Local Elections
- Reflections on Adult Braille Literacy: A World Braille Day Message
- Clinical Trials Hold Promise for Eye Diseases
- Autumn Highlights Included Education and Art
- Support People Experiencing Vision Loss by Giving to the Council this Season
- Student Spotlight: Brandon Klas
- Ten Tips for Safe Winter Walking
- Advocacy: The Year in Review
- World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille
- Accessible Cell Phones: Which Model is Best for You?
- Council Honors Rhonda Staats for a Lifetime of Service
- Student Spotlight 2021: Grace Caine
- Traveling the Globe and Paving the Way
- All About Bob: Meet the Council’s New Communications Director
- Support the Council on Giving Tuesday, November 30
- Self-Advocacy is a Journey That Can Begin Wherever You Are
- Changes on the Way from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
- Donor Advised Funds are a Smart and Convenient Way to Support the Council
- Student Spotlight 2021: Lindsey Fritz
- Coming Soon: Gallery Night, Friday, November 12
- One Woman’s Story: A White Cane Provides a New Sense of Safety
- Say Hello to 10-Digit Dialing for Local Calls
- Advocate for Equal Access to the State’s Natural Resources
- Student Spotlight 2021: Luka Santin
- 2021 Low Vision Fair Was a Virtual Hit
- The Magic of Monthly Giving
- Register Now for the October 14 Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium
- White Cane Safety Day is a Great Opportunity to Be a Pedestrian Safety Advocate
- Veterans and Vision Loss: Finding Support in Wisconsin
- Make a Difference as Part of the Council’s Board
- Virtual Age-Related Macular Degeneration Symposium
- Student Spotlight 2021: Kaitlyn Hippe
- It’s a Great Time to Start Hiking
- Start Something New this Fall! Be a Monthly Donor
- New Report Shows Need to Advocate for Voter Accessibility
- The Benefits of Vision Rehabilitation in Your Own Home
- It’s Never Too Late to Contribute to the White Cane Fund
- Welcome our New Customer Care Specialist at the Sharper Vision Store
- Community Volunteer Service Award Recipients: Doris Dolph and Sally DeVriend
- Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson
- Advocating Within Your Own Community
- Make a Difference by Applying to Become a Board Member
- Tips for Accessible Television Viewing
- Introducing The Council’s 2021 Scholarship Recipients
- Birding by Ear Takes Off as a Hobby
- Personal Low Vision Kits Receive Funding
- The Time is Now to Advocate for State Budget Priorities
- Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success During Online Meetings
- Announcing our Excellence Awards Recipients
- Changes in the Council’s Communications Department
- The Council’s White Cane Appeal is Underway
- Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine
- Using your Senses for Safe and Independent Navigation
- Council Snapshot in 2020
- Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear
- Waunakee Golf Course Gives Back
- Advocacy Priorities Work to Build Equity
- Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy
- Big Share Recap A Day in the Life: The Council and The Big Share
- Join us in May for Birding by Ear
- Advocacy Days Set for April
- Excellence Award Nomination Kit
- Advocating for Action in the State Budget
- Staying Active in the Winter
- Make A Difference at The Big Share March 2
- Student Spotlight: Saree Behm
- 2021 Council Scholarships Available
- Voting for Everyone
- How to Put in Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Other Diseases
- Continuing on the Board: Karen Heesen and Nick Sinram
- New Board Members Melanie Ramey and Renee Peterson
- Billboard Campaign Gave Council and its Services Visibility
- Share Your Story on our Website
- Student Spotlight: Grace Caine
- Knowing Where to Advocate
- Meet our Donor: Jim Tormey
- Happy World Braille Day 2021
- Vision Services Help Ros Live Her Best Life
- When and How to Request Employment Accommodations
- Thank You to Board Member Patty Zallar
- Support People in Wisconsin Who Live with Vision Loss
- Student Spotlight 2020: Mia Zutter
- Remembering Arnold Tucker
- Thank You, Giving Tuesday Donors
- Welcome, Lynn!
- How Self-Advocacy Can Educate and Affect Positive Change
- Four Recipes with Seven Ingredients or Less to Add Yum to Your Holiday Table
- Get an Immediate Tax Benefit and Give to the Charity of Your Choice with a Donor Advised Fund
- Commitment to Pedestrian Safety Made in 10 Wisconsin Communities
- Retinitis Pigmentosa Plus: Inherited Retinal Diseases Now and in the Future
- Student Spotlight 2020: Joseph Tuttle
- Stay Active with Indoor Exercises and More
- Overcoming Barriers to Voting
- Reading Devices and Services
- Giving to the Council at Work
- Join us for a “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” Webinar
- Student Spotlight: George Tuttle
- Multiple Cities Honor Pedestrian Safety: Do Your Part
- Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Consider Giving to the Council Monthly, Join the White Cane Circle
- Student Spotlight 2020: Elena Santin
- Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
- Remembering Kathy Brockman
- Gallery Night Goes Virtual
- Make Your Voting Plan
- Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts
- How and When to Disclose Vision Impairment in Job-Seeking
- Student Spotlight 2020: Brandon Klas
- A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member
- Be a Part of the Council’s Mission: Thank you to Council Donors Glenn and Karen Steffen
- The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening
- Sharing Results From the Council’s Advocacy Survey
- EXPLORING FITNESS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
- Student Spotlight: Kaitlyn Hippe
- Calling All Artists Who are Blind or Visually Impaired: Display Your Art at the Council’s Virtual Gallery Night Event
- Fishing Has No Boundaries: Adapting the Sport for People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- An Advocacy Update: The New Wisconsin Non-Driver Interagency Advisory Council
- Reminder: Make a Gift to the Council’s White Cane Fund
- Dementia and Vision Loss
- The Council Celebrates 2020 Scholarship Recipients in a Virtual Ceremony
- A Man Gives Back to the Council in a Unique Way
- Your Right to Vote During the Pandemic
- Job Searches, Applications and Interviews: Firsthand Experiences of People Who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Effective Communication: Living Authentic Kindness
- Try a New Hobby: Birding by Ear
- Your Gift to the White Cane Fund is More Important Than Ever
- Announcing the 2020 Council Scholarship Recipients
- How the Council Provides Essential Services During the Safer at Home Order
- Accessible Reading Options During COVID-19
- Advocacy During COVID-19: Working Together, Even in Isolation
- Emotional Well-Being During a Pandemic
- Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information
- Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Thank You to All Council Volunteers
- Horseback Riding: An Accessible and Enjoyable Activity
- Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization
- Tribute and Memorial Gifts: Celebrate and Honor a Loved One
- Urgent Transportation Needs During COVID-19
- Everything You Need to Know About the REAL ID
- How to Decide Where to Donate
- Increasing Independence: An Overview of Online Banking
- Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment
- Sign up for Legislative Day
- Student Spotlight: Mia Zutter
- The Big Share Recap and Thank You
- Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate
- The Importance of Building Relationships with State Agencies
- Big Thank You for Big Share
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration & Vitamins
- Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
- Student Spotlight: Hunter Lemerond
- Reminder: Take the 2020 Census
- Join Us for the First Dining in the Dark of 2020
- Your Legacy is the Council’s Future
- Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
- the Council’s 2020 Advocacy Survey
- Adjusting to Vision Loss as You Age
- Student Spotlight: Chamomile Harrison
- Meet New Council Board member: Chip Kaufman
- 2019 Donors: Look what you’ve done!
- Council Webinar: Accessible Cell Phones
- Getting Out on the Ice: Adaptive Curling for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Why Being Counted Matters: Take the 2020 Census
- Consider Becoming a Poll Worker
- Student Spotlight: Sean Whalen
- The Importance of Year-End Giving
- Five Fun Products for your Holiday Wish List
- Meet Council Excellence Award Winner: The Greenville Lioness Club
- Six Guidelines to Effective Influence: Conversations with Legislators, Elected Officials and Candidates
- Identifying Household Products Through Labeling
- Upcoming Council Webinar: Video Magnifiers and Voice Assistants
- Online Auction a Success!
- Blind Bowling: An Indoor Sport that is Fun for Everyone
- Make a Gift to the Council this Giving Tuesday
- Student Spotlight: Alexander Kloety
- Giving Through Your IRA
- Council Expands Awareness of White Cane Safety Day and Pedestrian Safety in Wisconsin
- All About the White Cane
- Volunteer Spotlight: Kerry Wilcox
- Student Spotlight: Elena Santin
- Gallery Night Exhibit Open for Tours
- Vision for Tomorrow Online Auction: Your Bid Helps the Council Create Welcoming Spaces
- Advocating for Walkable Communities: A Way to Make Wisconsin Safer for Everyone
- Create Art with a Visual Impairment
- Experience Accessible Art: Come to Gallery Night
- White Cane Safety Day is October 15: Spread the Word about the White Cane Law
- Thank You to Low Vision Fair Sponsors, Speakers, and Vendors
- Student Spotlight: Christina Alger
- Make a Difference by Establishing a Family Foundation
- Self-Defense Instructor Jim Turk Receives 2019 Council Excellence Award
- Collaborating to Better the Lives of Workers: The Council and the Dignity at Work Coalition
- Dine Confidently: Tips for Eating with a Visual Impairment
- Seeking Art Submissions for Fall Gallery Night
- Make an Impact: Join the Council Board
- Start a Family Tradition of Giving Back
- Student Spotlight: Shannon Columb
- An Evening of Fresh Food and a Unique Perspective at Dining in the Dark
- The Power of Engagement: How and Why to Make Social Media Accessible to Everyone
- Technology Makes Sailing Fully Accessible to People who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Moving Forward Together to Impact Transportation
- Strategies for Success When Grilling with a Visual Impairment
- Become a Member of a Council Donor Recognition Club
- Look to the Low Vision Fair for Information About your Vision Loss
- Student Spotlight: Brandon Klas
- Announcing two Dining in the Dark Dinners this Fall
- Wisconsin Museums, Theaters and Cinemas Enhance Experience of the Arts
- Making an Impact Across Disability: The Council and the Wisconsin Disability Vote Coalition
- Protect Your Eyes This Summer (And All Year Round)
- White Cane Gifts
- SOCIAL MEDIA FOR ALL OF US
- A Father’s Journey: Finding Connection with a New Little One
- New WEBINAR: GLARE CONTROL AND SUNGLASSES
- Student Spotlight: Amy Hatten
- The Council’s Low Vision Fair Comes to Eau Claire
- Donor Advised Funds
- Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council
- Nona Graves Recognized with a Louis Seidita Lifetime Achievement Award from the Council
- How an Opportunity Becomes a Law in Wisconsin
- How to Act & Talk When You Encounter Someone with Vision Loss
- The Council says Goodbye to Board First Vice President, Annika Konrad
- Only a Few Spots Left in the Birding by Ear Class—Reserve Yours Today
- Congratulations to the 2019 Council Excellence Awards and Scholarship Recipients
- Provide the Gift of Empowerment When You Give to the White Cane Fund
- Weigh in on the Issues that Matter to You
- A Mother’s Journey: Finding Products that Help Us Lead Full Lives
- Backyard Hero: Karen Lee Weidig
- Gardening Ideas for People with Vision Loss
- Same Link, New Look: Check out the Council’s New Website
- Thank You to Our Many Volunteers
- Beep Baseball: An American Pastime Adapted for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Student Spotlight: Sean Whalen
- Remembering Steve Johnson
- Memorial Gifts Honor Those We have Lost
- Students Create an Inclusive Culinary Experience: Dining in the Dark at Madison College
- Build New Skills at Birding by Ear
- A Guide for Effectively Communicating with a Legislator
- Making the Most of Lighting
- Council Scholarships Available
- Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Healthcare and Long-Term Care
- Join Us for Legislative Day
- 2019 Excellence Award Nomination Kit
- Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Education and Employment
- Smart TVs: Are They Accessible?
- January 2019 On Sight
- Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation and Civil Rights/ADA
- Dreams to Foster Equity and Empower People in Wisconsin: Transportation & Civil Rights/ADA
- News You Can Use: 15 Tips for Baking with Low Vision
- Celebrating Local Success: Accessible Pedestrian Signals
- Safe winter walking
- Updating the Law Regarding Service Animals
- Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer
- On Sight October 2018
- How to Impact the Wisconsin State Budget
- Macular Degeneration Symposium
- On Sight September 2018
- The White Cane Law: Beliefs and Facts
- Preparing for College
- On Sight August 2018
- Advocating for Accessible Pedestrian Signals
- GPS Technology
- On Sight July 2018
- Five Steps to Accessible Voting
- All About Sunglasses
- On Sight June 2018
- The Inside Scoop on Wearable Technology
- Legislative Update: May 2018
- On Sight March 2018
- How Does the ADA Education and Reform Act Impact You and What Can Be Done to Influence Change
- What is Refreshable Braille Anyway?
- On Sight February 2018
- What is a Low Vision Evaluation?
- JANUARY 2018 ON SIGHT
