Like many people, Education & Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Callen of the Council has never enjoyed going to the airport. Moving through the busy, winding hallways became even more daunting as her vision declined and she struggled to read signs directing her where to go. Continue Reading White Canes Can Be Useful to Anyone with Vision Loss
This fall, voters will cast their ballots for several important statewide elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and three constitutional amendment questions. There will also be local races across the state for seats in the Wisconsin Senate, the State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives. The partisan… Continue Reading Planning to Vote Absentee This Fall? Make Sure Your Ballot Will Be Counted
In early May, we teamed up once again with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Birding by Ear. A full group joined us as we explored the trails of the nature center and reaffirmed that with the right adaptations, nearly anyone can enjoy most hobbies, regardless of a disability. Blind, low… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Showcased the Importance of Inclusive Learning
Across Wisconsin, vision service providers like the Council are a vital in-person resource for people who are blind or low vision. But some people may prefer self-paced or remote services. The national nonprofit Hadley provides a wide range of high-quality educational programming to fit the needs of people with vision loss seeking to learn in… Continue Reading Hadley Provides Virtual Training to People with Vision Loss Worldwide
For people who are blind or low vision, it’s important to tap into vision rehabilitation services as early as possible to live their best life. The Council’s Vision Services team works hard to provide services for as many people as they can; last year they helped hundreds of people with access technology training, orientation and… Continue Reading Vision Services Providers Across Wisconsin Provide Critical Care
The Spring 2026 issue of the Council Courier newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision Message from Executive Director Denise Jess: Partnering with Eye Doctors to Build a Comprehensive Continuum of Care Advocacy Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Align with Council’s Mission There… Continue Reading Spring 2026 Issue of the Council Courier is Now Available
We’ve crunched the numbers and guess what: 2025 was another great year for the Council! We tallied up our donors, vision services visits, Sharper Vision Store customers, educational events and more and laid it all out in our 2025 by the Numbers infographic. This year’s edition of our infographic card has two different flip sides,… Continue Reading 2025 by the Numbers Infographic Now Available on our Website
Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett was one of the last people to graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree in print journalism. Shortly after she graduated in 2012, the program changed its scope to reflect the shift from print newspapers to digital journalism. Continue Reading Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett Finds Nourishment in Writing
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness of the fact that women are at higher risk than men of blindness and low vision. There are several physical and social reasons this is the case. But by staying on top of their changing vision, women can take steps… Continue Reading Women’s Eye Health Month Highlights Gender Disparities in Vision Loss
Tax season is underway, and workers who are legally blind have some ways to reduce their tax burden. In 2024, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted a new tax credit for workers who are, or have a spouse who is, legally blind. If you (or your spouse if you’re filing jointly) are blind, employed and paid for… Continue Reading Take Advantage of the Tax Breaks You Qualify For
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Like many people, Education & Outreach Coordinator Kathleen Callen of the Council has never enjoyed going to the airport. Moving through the busy, winding hallways became even more daunting as her vision declined and she struggled to read signs directing her where to go. Continue Reading White Canes Can Be Useful to Anyone with Vision Loss
This fall, voters will cast their ballots for several important statewide elections, including races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, and three constitutional amendment questions. There will also be local races across the state for seats in the Wisconsin Senate, the State Assembly and the U.S. House of Representatives. The partisan… Continue Reading Planning to Vote Absentee This Fall? Make Sure Your Ballot Will Be Counted
In early May, we teamed up once again with Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance and Aldo Leopold Nature Center for Birding by Ear. A full group joined us as we explored the trails of the nature center and reaffirmed that with the right adaptations, nearly anyone can enjoy most hobbies, regardless of a disability. Blind, low… Continue Reading Birding by Ear Showcased the Importance of Inclusive Learning
Across Wisconsin, vision service providers like the Council are a vital in-person resource for people who are blind or low vision. But some people may prefer self-paced or remote services. The national nonprofit Hadley provides a wide range of high-quality educational programming to fit the needs of people with vision loss seeking to learn in… Continue Reading Hadley Provides Virtual Training to People with Vision Loss Worldwide
For people who are blind or low vision, it’s important to tap into vision rehabilitation services as early as possible to live their best life. The Council’s Vision Services team works hard to provide services for as many people as they can; last year they helped hundreds of people with access technology training, orientation and… Continue Reading Vision Services Providers Across Wisconsin Provide Critical Care
The Spring 2026 issue of the Council Courier newsletter is now available on our website. In this issue: Take Steps to Reduce Social Isolation After Losing Your Vision Message from Executive Director Denise Jess: Partnering with Eye Doctors to Build a Comprehensive Continuum of Care Advocacy Rules for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits Align with Council’s Mission There… Continue Reading Spring 2026 Issue of the Council Courier is Now Available
We’ve crunched the numbers and guess what: 2025 was another great year for the Council! We tallied up our donors, vision services visits, Sharper Vision Store customers, educational events and more and laid it all out in our 2025 by the Numbers infographic. This year’s edition of our infographic card has two different flip sides,… Continue Reading 2025 by the Numbers Infographic Now Available on our Website
Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett was one of the last people to graduate from UW-Whitewater with a degree in print journalism. Shortly after she graduated in 2012, the program changed its scope to reflect the shift from print newspapers to digital journalism. Continue Reading Former Council Scholarship Recipient Katie Corbett Finds Nourishment in Writing
April is Women’s Eye Health and Safety Month, designated by Prevent Blindness to raise awareness of the fact that women are at higher risk than men of blindness and low vision. There are several physical and social reasons this is the case. But by staying on top of their changing vision, women can take steps… Continue Reading Women’s Eye Health Month Highlights Gender Disparities in Vision Loss
Tax season is underway, and workers who are legally blind have some ways to reduce their tax burden. In 2024, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted a new tax credit for workers who are, or have a spouse who is, legally blind. If you (or your spouse if you’re filing jointly) are blind, employed and paid for… Continue Reading Take Advantage of the Tax Breaks You Qualify For