Photo courtesy of Our Lives Do you wonder why some days are more tiring than others or some activities take more out of you than expected? The reality is that it takes more mental and emotional energy to move through our days as people with vision loss than it does for our sighted family members,… Continue Reading Denise Jess: Acknowledging the Cognitive Load Blind and Low Vision People Carry
October is Disability Employment Month. Designated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Disability Employment Month is an annual celebration of the contributions of working people with disabilities across the country. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Bernadette Gillick is a neuroscientist and researcher at UW-Madison specializing in brain stimulation on infants who have… Continue Reading Disability Employment Month Highlights Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
October is Medication Label Safety Month, a time to spotlight the importance of knowing what’s in our medication bottles. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 1.3 million people are injured from errors in taking medication every year. For the approximately 140,000 adults in Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, the risk… Continue Reading Medication Label Safety Month Reminds Us of the Importance of Accessible Labels
Another Wisconsin summer is almost here, and everyone at the Council hopes to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses do more than just make you look cool; they’re vital in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and they help you… Continue Reading Enjoy Summer and Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses
Dining with others is a great way to build community and share an intimate experience. Back in 2019, we published some tips and strategies to help people who are blind or low vision enjoy their dining experience with dignity and confidence. It has remained one of the most popular articles on our website ever since,… Continue Reading Tips for Dining with Vision Loss
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone. You can still… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping yourself happy and healthy all year long. We asked a… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
Winter is here, and with it comes snow- and ice-covered sidewalks that become a hazard for all pedestrians. That hazard is especially true for older adults, people who are blind or low vision and people with other disabilities who do not drive and need the sidewalks they use to be clear and safe. But too… Continue Reading Well-Maintained Sidewalks Vital for Pedestrians in Winter Months
It’s easy to let your home get cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. Having a messy home can cause severe anxiety for anyone, and that is especially true for people who are blind or low vision. Being unable to find something you’re looking for leads to frustration with yourself and with your vision loss.… Continue Reading Organizing Your Home Can Reduce Stress and Frustration
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in the American workforce. Across Wisconsin, people who are blind or low vision are working in both white- and blue-collar jobs. Continue Reading Disability Employment Month Reminds Us That Workplace Success is Attainable
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Photo courtesy of Our Lives Do you wonder why some days are more tiring than others or some activities take more out of you than expected? The reality is that it takes more mental and emotional energy to move through our days as people with vision loss than it does for our sighted family members,… Continue Reading Denise Jess: Acknowledging the Cognitive Load Blind and Low Vision People Carry
October is Disability Employment Month. Designated by the U.S. Department of Labor, Disability Employment Month is an annual celebration of the contributions of working people with disabilities across the country. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Bernadette Gillick is a neuroscientist and researcher at UW-Madison specializing in brain stimulation on infants who have… Continue Reading Disability Employment Month Highlights Importance of Self-Advocacy in the Workplace
October is Medication Label Safety Month, a time to spotlight the importance of knowing what’s in our medication bottles. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that about 1.3 million people are injured from errors in taking medication every year. For the approximately 140,000 adults in Wisconsin who are blind or low vision, the risk… Continue Reading Medication Label Safety Month Reminds Us of the Importance of Accessible Labels
Another Wisconsin summer is almost here, and everyone at the Council hopes to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. While you’re outside, it’s important to protect your eyes from the sun. Sunglasses do more than just make you look cool; they’re vital in protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and they help you… Continue Reading Enjoy Summer and Protect Your Eyes with Sunglasses
Dining with others is a great way to build community and share an intimate experience. Back in 2019, we published some tips and strategies to help people who are blind or low vision enjoy their dining experience with dignity and confidence. It has remained one of the most popular articles on our website ever since,… Continue Reading Tips for Dining with Vision Loss
It can be easy to feel as if you are alone after losing your vision. According to a study from the National Institutes of Health, people with disabilities experience loneliness and social isolation at significantly higher rates than people without a disability. But it’s important to remember that you are not alone. You can still… Continue Reading Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision
During the winter months, it’s important to remember to take care of your body. That starts with making sure you are putting healthy food on your table. Eating a healthy and balanced diet instead of one high in heavily processed food is vital to keeping yourself happy and healthy all year long. We asked a… Continue Reading Tips for Putting Healthy Food on the Table
Winter is here, and with it comes snow- and ice-covered sidewalks that become a hazard for all pedestrians. That hazard is especially true for older adults, people who are blind or low vision and people with other disabilities who do not drive and need the sidewalks they use to be clear and safe. But too… Continue Reading Well-Maintained Sidewalks Vital for Pedestrians in Winter Months
It’s easy to let your home get cluttered and disorganized, especially after the holidays. Having a messy home can cause severe anxiety for anyone, and that is especially true for people who are blind or low vision. Being unable to find something you’re looking for leads to frustration with yourself and with your vision loss.… Continue Reading Organizing Your Home Can Reduce Stress and Frustration
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual opportunity to recognize the contributions of people with disabilities in the American workforce. Across Wisconsin, people who are blind or low vision are working in both white- and blue-collar jobs. Continue Reading Disability Employment Month Reminds Us That Workplace Success is Attainable