Welcome, Lynn!
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!
Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
Volunteer Denise Williamson has been tending the Council’s outdoor spaces for several years. Volunteers, including Council board members, have played a direct role in its mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 volunteers and board members who have volunteered from March through June have collectively logged more than 400 hours of service. They say… Continue Reading Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
Remembering Kathy Brockman
Kathy Brockman and 2019 Excellence Award winner Nona Graves. It is with very heavy hearts that Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member, Kathy Brockman, on July 26, 2020. Kathy first joined the Council board in 1985. She most recently served as treasurer and chairperson on the Finance Committee. She also… Continue Reading Remembering Kathy Brockman
A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member
Board member Sharon Knaupf at a committee meeting. We are currently accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Board of Directors. Terms are three years in length and begin January 2021. Founded in 1952, the Council’s mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of people in Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired through… Continue Reading A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member
The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening
To serve the needs of clients and adapt to the business changes in light of COVID-19, the Council has developed procedures for a safe reopening. These protocols were created using guidelines and recommendations from the Department of Public Health Madison Dane County. What to Know if You Plan to Visit the Council: Since Wisconsin has… Continue Reading The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening
Sharing Results From the Council’s Advocacy Survey
The Council is pleased to announce findings from the 2020 Advocacy survey. The survey asked questions about transportation, employment, education, voting and healthcare/vision services. Continue Reading Sharing Results From the Council’s Advocacy Survey
Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages and walks of life, make a difference and teach new skills. Read on to learn more about the field and find out if it might be… Continue Reading Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Thank You to All Council Volunteers
Council volunteer Joe Hodgson National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 19-25. The Council values all of the things volunteers do to support its mission. Council volunteer Carol Doolin In 2019, 30 volunteers gave a total of 1,406 hours of service. Those hours are valued at $35,755. Here is just a short list of some of… Continue Reading Thank You to All Council Volunteers
Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment
Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment Council and Adams Outdoor Advertising staff in front of the newly installed billboard on Stoughton Road. In 2016, Adams Outdoor Advertising launched Adams Collaborate, a campaign to provide local nonprofits with $250,000 worth of free billboard advertising in the Madison, Kenosha and Racine areas. As… Continue Reading Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment
Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate
The Council welcomes Kathleen Callen as the newest Program Associate. She will manage event sign-ups and logistics, keep the Council’s website up to date, and may talk with store customers and clients on the phone while working the front desk. “I am super excited to be working at the Council because of the people,” Kathleen… Continue Reading Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate
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Welcome, Lynn!
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!
Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
Volunteer Denise Williamson has been tending the Council’s outdoor spaces for several years. Volunteers, including Council board members, have played a direct role in its mission throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15 volunteers and board members who have volunteered from March through June have collectively logged more than 400 hours of service. They say… Continue Reading Giving Back Throughout the Pandemic: Volunteers at the Council
Remembering Kathy Brockman
Kathy Brockman and 2019 Excellence Award winner Nona Graves. It is with very heavy hearts that Council board and staff share the passing of long-time board member, Kathy Brockman, on July 26, 2020. Kathy first joined the Council board in 1985. She most recently served as treasurer and chairperson on the Finance Committee. She also… Continue Reading Remembering Kathy Brockman
A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member
Board member Sharon Knaupf at a committee meeting. We are currently accepting applications for volunteer positions on the Board of Directors. Terms are three years in length and begin January 2021. Founded in 1952, the Council’s mission is to promote the dignity and empowerment of people in Wisconsin who are blind and visually impaired through… Continue Reading A Way to Volunteer for a Cause you Care About: Apply to Become a Council Board Member
The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening
To serve the needs of clients and adapt to the business changes in light of COVID-19, the Council has developed procedures for a safe reopening. These protocols were created using guidelines and recommendations from the Department of Public Health Madison Dane County. What to Know if You Plan to Visit the Council: Since Wisconsin has… Continue Reading The Council Prepares for a Safe Reopening
Sharing Results From the Council’s Advocacy Survey
The Council is pleased to announce findings from the 2020 Advocacy survey. The survey asked questions about transportation, employment, education, voting and healthcare/vision services. Continue Reading Sharing Results From the Council’s Advocacy Survey
Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
If you are exploring job options or looking to change careers, consider becoming a vision services professional. This field provides the opportunity to work with people of all ages and walks of life, make a difference and teach new skills. Read on to learn more about the field and find out if it might be… Continue Reading Consider a Career Working with People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Thank You to All Council Volunteers
Council volunteer Joe Hodgson National Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 19-25. The Council values all of the things volunteers do to support its mission. Council volunteer Carol Doolin In 2019, 30 volunteers gave a total of 1,406 hours of service. Those hours are valued at $35,755. Here is just a short list of some of… Continue Reading Thank You to All Council Volunteers
Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment
Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment Council and Adams Outdoor Advertising staff in front of the newly installed billboard on Stoughton Road. In 2016, Adams Outdoor Advertising launched Adams Collaborate, a campaign to provide local nonprofits with $250,000 worth of free billboard advertising in the Madison, Kenosha and Racine areas. As… Continue Reading Billboard Advertising Raises Awareness of Council Services and Visual Impairment
Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate
The Council welcomes Kathleen Callen as the newest Program Associate. She will manage event sign-ups and logistics, keep the Council’s website up to date, and may talk with store customers and clients on the phone while working the front desk. “I am super excited to be working at the Council because of the people,” Kathleen… Continue Reading Meet Kathleen Callen, the Council’s Newest Program Associate