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- Now Hiring: Accounting Manager
- The Benefits of Vision Rehabilitation in Your Own Home
- There’s Still Time 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
- We are Hiring a Communications Director
- 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
- Get Ready to Grill at our May Webinar
- Advocacy Priorities Work to Build Equity
- Spring Cleaning Tips to Keep Your Home Tidy
- Now Hiring: Store Customer Care Specialist
- 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 2021
- 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
- Now Hiring: Content Writer
- 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
- Black Friday Sale
- 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
- Urgent Transportation Needs During COVID-19
- 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
- COVID-19 UPDATE
- 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
- Give to the Council During The Big Share
- 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
- World Braille Day commemorates Louis Braille
- Your Mental Health: How Vision Loss Impacts Depression
- 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
- Join Our Team. Now Hiring!
- 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
- Display your Art at the Council’s Gallery Night:
- 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
- Council Courier Available Online
- Stay on TRACK of Your Diabetes
- 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?
- Extended Store Hours on Thursdays
- 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
