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Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson

Congratulations to Ellie Thompson! She is one of the Council’s outstanding scholarship recipients for 2021 and is receiving $2,000 to support her continuing education.

The Madison 18-year-old plans to attend Madison College this fall. She started taking college classes after recently graduating from the iForward Wisconsin Online Charter School. She attended Madison East during the first three years of high school. Ellie is currently working as a counselor at the Wisconsin Lions Summer Camp in Rosholt. Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2021: Ellie Thompson

Ten students at a scholarship reception held on Zoom.

Introducing The Council’s 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Ten outstanding scholarship recipients were honored during a virtual celebration on Thursday, June 3. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to support their continuing education. Continue Reading Introducing The Council’s 2021 Scholarship Recipients

A singing brown and white Song Sparrow perched on a branch. with thorns.

Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear

Just as unique as their color and shape, bird songs come in all tunes and pitches. Identifying birds by their song is an exciting activity and skill, and experienced bird watchers will tell you that most birding is done without actually seeing the bird, but by hearing it.

Birding By Ear, held in partnership with Madison Audubon, teaches techniques for identifying birds by close listening. Continue Reading Learn to Identify Birds at Birding By Ear

Student Spotlight: Saree Behm

Council scholarship recipient Saree Behm is in her first year at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater where she lives in a dormitory on campus. A committed student, she is working towards a double major in Early Childhood Education with certifications in Early Childhood and Special Education. Saree spoke to Council Writer Lynn between her studies. Lynn:… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Saree Behm

Eight scholarship recipients and two committee members on a Zoom call

2021 Council Scholarships Available

If you are a Wisconsin student who is blind or visually impaired, get ready to apply for one of the $2,000 scholarships offered by the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired. Continue Reading 2021 Council Scholarships Available

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How to Put in Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Other Diseases

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness, especially for older adults and African Americans. It is an eye disease that typically causes vision loss by damage to the optic nerve. The optic nerve is located in the back of the eye, and transfers visual information from… Continue Reading How to Put in Eye Drops for Glaucoma and Other Diseases

Student Spotlight: Grace Caine

Grace Caine Council scholarship recipient Grace Caine began her college education this fall at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. She studies instrumental music education, plays the alto saxophone as well as piano and hopes to return to campus this spring. Grace talked to Council Writer Lynn over winter break from her home in Lowell, Wisconsin. Lynn:… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: Grace Caine

Happy World Braille Day 2021

A statue of Louis Braille at La Ressource, in the Hauts de Sainte-Marie of Reunion. Photo: Thierry Caro On World Braille Day (January 4), we’re reflecting on the impact of Louis Braille’s work by sharing stories from people across Wisconsin. The celebration of Braille’s birthday, January 4, 1809, focuses on how his contributions created equity… Continue Reading Happy World Braille Day 2021

Student Spotlight 2020: Mia Zutter

Mia Zutter in her ski team jacket. Mia Zutter is a recipient of a 2020 Council scholarship. The cross-country runner and former Paralympic Games skier is a senior studying psychology at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Although classes resumed at the small campus this fall, they went virtual following Thanksgiving break. Mia… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Mia Zutter

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How Self-Advocacy Can Educate and Affect Positive Change

What is the best way to affect positive change? There are several facets of advocacy: education, self-advocacy, litigation and lobbying. Knowing where to start can help you be most effective in your advocacy efforts. This piece will focus on self-advocacy, which is often the quickest and easiest way to make change in your everyday life. Often,… Continue Reading How Self-Advocacy Can Educate and Affect Positive Change

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