Talking shop with Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Brent Perzentka, one gets the impression he’d work for free. His devotion to his work seems to come naturally, but his experience is the result of hard work. Lots of it. The Council staff veteran just completed 600 hours of training toward certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M)… Continue Reading A Summer of Learning for Brent, a New Service for the Council
The Council is excited to welcome a new and already vital staff member. Jaxon Baker came aboard as a Program Associate in September. Jaxon hasn’t wasted any time demonstrating his professional commitment and warm spirit. He says people have called him soft-spoken, but when you hear his voice in person, soft-spoken doesn’t do it justice.… Continue Reading Welcome Jaxon Baker to Council Staff
In this 70th anniversary year of the Council’s work, what better time to celebrate those who have supported our organization for at least the past 35 years? Why did we choose 35 years? “That’s half of our 70 years of existence,” says Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes. “The Council began recording donations on software just… Continue Reading 70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History
Since 1964, October 15 of each year is recognized as White Cane Safety Day, a day to educate the public about Wisconsin’s White Cane Law and promote safe, welcoming communities for people with vision loss. In addition, the Council uses it as an opportunity to promote our broader set of pedestrian safety priorities. The White Cane… Continue Reading White Cane Safety Day Provides the Spark for Year-Round Commitment to Pedestrian Safety
Rosemary Goodrich (Rosy to her friends) has always been stubborn and determined. Being blind since birth never stopped her from roller skating. It didn’t deter her from playing on the teeter totter, zipping down a slide or riding a tricycle. Occasionally, she’d take a tumble. “But so did all the other kids,” she says, laughing.… Continue Reading Ingredients for Making a Monthly Donor: A Stubborn Streak and a Big Heart
For many people who begin losing their vision as adults, it can be tough to stick with lifelong hobbies usually done by sight. And finding new pastimes can be equally challenging. However, with some adaptation and problem-solving, it’s possible to continue enjoying many activities by taking a more tactile approach. Chuck Fehl and Don McCall… Continue Reading Carving Out a Tactile Hobby Through Patience, Persistence and Perspective
If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, you might consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages from all walks of life, teach them new skills, and make a real difference in their lives by empowering them to live independently and… Continue Reading Consider a Career as a Vision Services Professional
Volunteering for an organization you care about can take a lot of forms. Preparing materials for an event or helping in the garden are a couple of the common ways people donate their time. We appreciate all our volunteers, no matter the size of the time commitment they are able to make. One of the… Continue Reading Volunteer Your Time and Expertise as a Member of the Council Board of Directors
We’re pleased to welcome Rachel Pavone to the Council staff! Rachel came on board in June as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. In that role, she collaborates with clients who are blind or have low vision to educate them on ways to accomplish independent living tasks, introducing them to new methods and assistive devices to help… Continue Reading Welcome Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone to the Council
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.
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Talking shop with Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Brent Perzentka, one gets the impression he’d work for free. His devotion to his work seems to come naturally, but his experience is the result of hard work. Lots of it. The Council staff veteran just completed 600 hours of training toward certification in Orientation and Mobility (O&M)… Continue Reading A Summer of Learning for Brent, a New Service for the Council
The Council is excited to welcome a new and already vital staff member. Jaxon Baker came aboard as a Program Associate in September. Jaxon hasn’t wasted any time demonstrating his professional commitment and warm spirit. He says people have called him soft-spoken, but when you hear his voice in person, soft-spoken doesn’t do it justice.… Continue Reading Welcome Jaxon Baker to Council Staff
In this 70th anniversary year of the Council’s work, what better time to celebrate those who have supported our organization for at least the past 35 years? Why did we choose 35 years? “That’s half of our 70 years of existence,” says Fund Development Director Lori Werbeckes. “The Council began recording donations on software just… Continue Reading 70th Anniversary Gratitude: Celebrating Those Who Have Supported the Council for Half of Our History
Since 1964, October 15 of each year is recognized as White Cane Safety Day, a day to educate the public about Wisconsin’s White Cane Law and promote safe, welcoming communities for people with vision loss. In addition, the Council uses it as an opportunity to promote our broader set of pedestrian safety priorities. The White Cane… Continue Reading White Cane Safety Day Provides the Spark for Year-Round Commitment to Pedestrian Safety
Rosemary Goodrich (Rosy to her friends) has always been stubborn and determined. Being blind since birth never stopped her from roller skating. It didn’t deter her from playing on the teeter totter, zipping down a slide or riding a tricycle. Occasionally, she’d take a tumble. “But so did all the other kids,” she says, laughing.… Continue Reading Ingredients for Making a Monthly Donor: A Stubborn Streak and a Big Heart
For many people who begin losing their vision as adults, it can be tough to stick with lifelong hobbies usually done by sight. And finding new pastimes can be equally challenging. However, with some adaptation and problem-solving, it’s possible to continue enjoying many activities by taking a more tactile approach. Chuck Fehl and Don McCall… Continue Reading Carving Out a Tactile Hobby Through Patience, Persistence and Perspective
If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, you might consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages from all walks of life, teach them new skills, and make a real difference in their lives by empowering them to live independently and… Continue Reading Consider a Career as a Vision Services Professional
Volunteering for an organization you care about can take a lot of forms. Preparing materials for an event or helping in the garden are a couple of the common ways people donate their time. We appreciate all our volunteers, no matter the size of the time commitment they are able to make. One of the… Continue Reading Volunteer Your Time and Expertise as a Member of the Council Board of Directors
We’re pleased to welcome Rachel Pavone to the Council staff! Rachel came on board in June as a Vision Rehabilitation Therapist. In that role, she collaborates with clients who are blind or have low vision to educate them on ways to accomplish independent living tasks, introducing them to new methods and assistive devices to help… Continue Reading Welcome Vision Rehabilitation Therapist Rachel Pavone to the Council
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.