Congratulations to our 2021 Excellence Awards recipients! The Council recognizes them for making an important difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Continue Reading Announcing our Excellence Awards Recipients
The Council welcomes two new team members to the communications department. Our recent additions to the staff have valuable experiences and share the Council’s commitment to the importance of telling your stories. Continue Reading Changes in the Council’s Communications Department
The Council’s services reached people in a broad area of Wisconsin, as shown on this map. The past year presented many challenges, but a snapshot of programs and services the Council provided, and how the community supported those services gives a picture of how together we persevered. Our 2020 Infographic, now available in audio, MS… Continue Reading Council Snapshot in 2020
Do you know an individual or organization who has made an important contribution in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Wisconsin? Consider nominating them for a Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Excellence Award. Continue Reading Excellence Award Nomination Kit
The Council is pleased that Nick Sinram and Karen Heesen are continuing their positions. Nick, a budget and policy specialist with the City of Milwaukee, was introduced to the Council as a scholarship recipient in 2007. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2012 Continue Reading Continuing on the Board: Karen Heesen and Nick Sinram
The Council welcomes two new board members, each bringing valuable experience and perspective to their positions. Melanie Ramey A native of Arkansas, Melanie has lived in Madison for 30 years, and is a communication and speech coach. She also serves on many organizations and is the vice president of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters, chair of the Madison Committee on Foreign Relations… Continue Reading New Board Members Melanie Ramey and Renee Peterson
We invite you to share your story! Tell us about your experience as a client, customer or friend of the Council/Sharper Vision Store or your experience living with vision loss in Wisconsin. A new story form on our website makes it easy. Find the form at WCBlind.org/Media and navigate to the bottom of the page.… Continue Reading Share Your Story on our Website
Patty Zallar and her service dog. Patty Zallar has been involved with the Council’s board in various capacities for about 10 years. She served on the legislative work group and looks forward to continuing to work on advocacy issues like transportation and employment. “Patty is a proud proponent of service dogs and a staunch advocate of disability rights, especially access to public… Continue Reading Thank You to Board Member Patty Zallar
It is with sadness that the Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member and supporter Arnold Tucker. Arnold was a board member from 2002 to 2014 including serving as treasurer and on the finance committee, where he continued until 2018.In 2014 he was honored with the “Backyard Hero Award” by Community… Continue Reading Remembering Arnold Tucker
Lynn replaces Katherine Corbett, who was with the Council for three years. The part-time writer position will be posted in early 2021. Continue Reading Welcome, Lynn!
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Congratulations to our 2021 Excellence Awards recipients! The Council recognizes them for making an important difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Continue Reading Announcing our Excellence Awards Recipients
The Council welcomes two new team members to the communications department. Our recent additions to the staff have valuable experiences and share the Council’s commitment to the importance of telling your stories. Continue Reading Changes in the Council’s Communications Department
The Council’s services reached people in a broad area of Wisconsin, as shown on this map. The past year presented many challenges, but a snapshot of programs and services the Council provided, and how the community supported those services gives a picture of how together we persevered. Our 2020 Infographic, now available in audio, MS… Continue Reading Council Snapshot in 2020
Do you know an individual or organization who has made an important contribution in the lives of people who are blind and visually impaired in Wisconsin? Consider nominating them for a Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired Excellence Award. Continue Reading Excellence Award Nomination Kit
The Council is pleased that Nick Sinram and Karen Heesen are continuing their positions. Nick, a budget and policy specialist with the City of Milwaukee, was introduced to the Council as a scholarship recipient in 2007. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2012 Continue Reading Continuing on the Board: Karen Heesen and Nick Sinram
The Council welcomes two new board members, each bringing valuable experience and perspective to their positions. Melanie Ramey A native of Arkansas, Melanie has lived in Madison for 30 years, and is a communication and speech coach. She also serves on many organizations and is the vice president of the Wisconsin League of Women Voters, chair of the Madison Committee on Foreign Relations… Continue Reading New Board Members Melanie Ramey and Renee Peterson
We invite you to share your story! Tell us about your experience as a client, customer or friend of the Council/Sharper Vision Store or your experience living with vision loss in Wisconsin. A new story form on our website makes it easy. Find the form at WCBlind.org/Media and navigate to the bottom of the page.… Continue Reading Share Your Story on our Website
Patty Zallar and her service dog. Patty Zallar has been involved with the Council’s board in various capacities for about 10 years. She served on the legislative work group and looks forward to continuing to work on advocacy issues like transportation and employment. “Patty is a proud proponent of service dogs and a staunch advocate of disability rights, especially access to public… Continue Reading Thank You to Board Member Patty Zallar
It is with sadness that the Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member and supporter Arnold Tucker. Arnold was a board member from 2002 to 2014 including serving as treasurer and on the finance committee, where he continued until 2018.In 2014 he was honored with the “Backyard Hero Award” by Community… Continue Reading Remembering Arnold Tucker
Lynn replaces Katherine Corbett, who was with the Council for three years. The part-time writer position will be posted in early 2021. Continue Reading Welcome, Lynn!
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