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Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

The Council is pleased to welcome debbie rasmussen to our staff! Debbie joined in April as fund development coordinator, working side-by-side with Lori Werbeckes, our fund development director. Debbie’s role is to maintain donor records and support fundraising efforts in a variety of other ways. Debbie holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of… Continue Reading Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

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Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm

The difference between freshman and sophomore years of college can be dramatic for a lot of students. Saree Behm, a 2021 Council Scholarship recipient, spent her first year at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater mostly taking general education classes. Now a sophomore, the early childhood and special education major is taking classes more aligned with her interests.… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm

The dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol and the words Advocacy Days April 19-21, 2022

Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21

Advocacy Days is a three-day online crash course designed to educate participants on how to be effective advocates for equity for those who are blind or visually impaired. We’ll discuss the state budget process, the Council’s legislative priorities, and tips on how to have a productive conversation with your legislators. Registration is required, and the… Continue Reading Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21

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Council Bids Farewell to Education Program Specialist Jean Kalscheur

When Jean Kalscheur announced her impending retirement to her Council coworkers last spring, she chose her words thoughtfully. “My ‘sell-by date’ is approaching,” she wrote in an email to colleagues. Jean is reaching that sell-by date this month, leaving a legacy that has shaped the Council’s education and outreach mission. She joined the organization in… Continue Reading Council Bids Farewell to Education Program Specialist Jean Kalscheur

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debbie rasmussen standing in front of a brick wall

Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

The Council is pleased to welcome debbie rasmussen to our staff! Debbie joined in April as fund development coordinator, working side-by-side with Lori Werbeckes, our fund development director. Debbie’s role is to maintain donor records and support fundraising efforts in a variety of other ways. Debbie holds a B.A. in psychology from the University of… Continue Reading Welcome Fund Development Coordinator Debbie Rasmussen to the Council Staff

A woman leaning on a railing with her chin on her hands

Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm

The difference between freshman and sophomore years of college can be dramatic for a lot of students. Saree Behm, a 2021 Council Scholarship recipient, spent her first year at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater mostly taking general education classes. Now a sophomore, the early childhood and special education major is taking classes more aligned with her interests.… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Saree Behm

The dome of the Wisconsin State Capitol and the words Advocacy Days April 19-21, 2022

Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21

Advocacy Days is a three-day online crash course designed to educate participants on how to be effective advocates for equity for those who are blind or visually impaired. We’ll discuss the state budget process, the Council’s legislative priorities, and tips on how to have a productive conversation with your legislators. Registration is required, and the… Continue Reading Become a More Effective Voice for Equity: Join Us for Advocacy Days, April 19-21

A woman standing at a table on which several adaptive products are displayed.

Council Bids Farewell to Education Program Specialist Jean Kalscheur

When Jean Kalscheur announced her impending retirement to her Council coworkers last spring, she chose her words thoughtfully. “My ‘sell-by date’ is approaching,” she wrote in an email to colleagues. Jean is reaching that sell-by date this month, leaving a legacy that has shaped the Council’s education and outreach mission. She joined the organization in… Continue Reading Council Bids Farewell to Education Program Specialist Jean Kalscheur

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