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
After 35 years of service on the Council board of directors, Kathleen Brockman announced she is resigning to attend to her health. “I have enjoyed the many years of serving on the Council and will miss that part of my life,” says Kathy. “Thank you for understanding and for the support.” Serving in any capacity… Continue Reading Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
For 12 years, Judy Lehman provided classroom aid for students with disabilities in the Watertown Unified School District. In May 2019, the Council honored her impact on the lives of students who are blind or visually impaired with a Community Volunteer Excellence Award. She retired in June 2019. “When I worked with each student, I… Continue Reading Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
This month, the Council welcomes new board member, Chip Kaufman. The resident of Middleton, Wisconsin looks forward to encouraging others and making a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Chip learned of the Council after his cone rod dystrophy diagnosis. He participated in the low vision support group for… Continue Reading Meet New Council Board member: Chip Kaufman
The Greenville Lioness Club has supported the Council for years. In May 2019, the Council awarded the Greenville Lioness Club the Community Giving Council Excellence Award. This philanthropic club has been doing good in the Greenville area, which is near Appleton, since its founding in 1977. These 58 women, along with the members of the… Continue Reading Meet Council Excellence Award Winner: The Greenville Lioness Club
Council and Audubon volunteer, Kerry Wilcox, has been an avid birder since the early 1990s. The Madison, Wisconsin native first became fascinated with birds while taking a class on the natural history of vertebrates at San Francisco State University. The bird that inspired Kerry to become more than a casual birder was a male Allen’s… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Kerry Wilcox
“I show people that just because you are blind does not mean you have to be nervous or afraid when you are out travelling,” says Jim. “You can still travel in public confidently and independently.” Jim tailors his lessons to the abilities of each student. In addition to students with visual impairments, he has taught… Continue Reading Self-Defense Instructor Jim Turk Receives 2019 Council Excellence Award
If you or someone you know is looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others, learn and grow, and meet new people, consider filling out a Council board application. Current board members cite various benefits from belonging to the board. “My position on the board has enabled me to reach… Continue Reading Make an Impact: Join the Council Board
Jim Turk is a 2019 Council Excellence Award recipient and self-defense instructor living in Madison. On January 4, 2019, Jim took on the new role of Dad. On that day, he and his wife Vicky welcomed their son, Eli Turk, into the world. As a parent who is blind, Jim wondered how his vision loss… Continue Reading A Father’s Journey: Finding Connection with a New Little One
Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide variety of disabilities, and presented a national assessment framework for… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council
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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
After 35 years of service on the Council board of directors, Kathleen Brockman announced she is resigning to attend to her health. “I have enjoyed the many years of serving on the Council and will miss that part of my life,” says Kathy. “Thank you for understanding and for the support.” Serving in any capacity… Continue Reading Thank You and Farewell to Kathy Brockman
For 12 years, Judy Lehman provided classroom aid for students with disabilities in the Watertown Unified School District. In May 2019, the Council honored her impact on the lives of students who are blind or visually impaired with a Community Volunteer Excellence Award. She retired in June 2019. “When I worked with each student, I… Continue Reading Judy Lehman Recognized with a 2019 Council Excellence Award
This month, the Council welcomes new board member, Chip Kaufman. The resident of Middleton, Wisconsin looks forward to encouraging others and making a difference in the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. Chip learned of the Council after his cone rod dystrophy diagnosis. He participated in the low vision support group for… Continue Reading Meet New Council Board member: Chip Kaufman
The Greenville Lioness Club has supported the Council for years. In May 2019, the Council awarded the Greenville Lioness Club the Community Giving Council Excellence Award. This philanthropic club has been doing good in the Greenville area, which is near Appleton, since its founding in 1977. These 58 women, along with the members of the… Continue Reading Meet Council Excellence Award Winner: The Greenville Lioness Club
Council and Audubon volunteer, Kerry Wilcox, has been an avid birder since the early 1990s. The Madison, Wisconsin native first became fascinated with birds while taking a class on the natural history of vertebrates at San Francisco State University. The bird that inspired Kerry to become more than a casual birder was a male Allen’s… Continue Reading Volunteer Spotlight: Kerry Wilcox
“I show people that just because you are blind does not mean you have to be nervous or afraid when you are out travelling,” says Jim. “You can still travel in public confidently and independently.” Jim tailors his lessons to the abilities of each student. In addition to students with visual impairments, he has taught… Continue Reading Self-Defense Instructor Jim Turk Receives 2019 Council Excellence Award
If you or someone you know is looking for a way to make a difference in the lives of others, learn and grow, and meet new people, consider filling out a Council board application. Current board members cite various benefits from belonging to the board. “My position on the board has enabled me to reach… Continue Reading Make an Impact: Join the Council Board
Jim Turk is a 2019 Council Excellence Award recipient and self-defense instructor living in Madison. On January 4, 2019, Jim took on the new role of Dad. On that day, he and his wife Vicky welcomed their son, Eli Turk, into the world. As a parent who is blind, Jim wondered how his vision loss… Continue Reading A Father’s Journey: Finding Connection with a New Little One
Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide variety of disabilities, and presented a national assessment framework for… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council