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Retinitis Pigmentosa Plus: Inherited Retinal Diseases Now and in the Future

The McPherson Eye Research Institute and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired are teaming up to bring you an engaging program on retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other inherited retinal degenerative diseases, live-streamed on Zoom on December 3 from 4-6 p.m. The program will feature Dr. David Gamm, Director of the McPherson ERI,… Continue Reading Retinitis Pigmentosa Plus: Inherited Retinal Diseases Now and in the Future

Student Spotlight 2020: Joseph Tuttle

2020 Council scholarship recipient Joseph “Joe” Tuttle is a freshman at Purdue University. Students were given the option to do classes remotely or in-person, and he chose to attend in-person. He is fully committed to trying new things and meeting new people the paramount college experience. Hannah: In your application essay, you talked about traveling… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Joseph Tuttle

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Reading Devices and Services

Accessible books and a new generation of listening devices are helpful for readers with limited vision. Almost any popular novel or nonfiction book, general interest and trade magazines, and newspapers are now available in a variety of accessible audio formats. Below we outline 10 different resources for listening to audio books, from downloading them onto… Continue Reading Reading Devices and Services

Join us for a “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” Webinar

According to the National Eye Health Education Program (NEHEP), about 10% of the U.S. population has diabetes and at least 1 in 3 are pre-diabetic. The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ethnic background are: 7.5% of non-Hispanic whites 9.2% of Asian Americans 12.5% of Hispanics 11.7% of non-Hispanic blacks 14.7% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives (Source: American Diabetes Association) Diabetic retinopathy,… Continue Reading Join us for a “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” Webinar

Student Spotlight: George Tuttle

2020 Council scholarship recipient George Tuttle started classes for his physical therapy degree this fall at Carroll University in Waukesha. He lives on-campus in the dorms and says that half of his classes are online, while half are remote. Hannah: What is your favorite class this semester? George: At Carroll, they have you take classes… Continue Reading Student Spotlight: George Tuttle

Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States. It can blur the sharp central vision needed for reading, driving, and recognizing faces. The disease is most common among people who are white, often of European descent. Risk factors besides age include… Continue Reading Who’s Who in the care of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Student Spotlight 2020: Elena Santin

Elena Santin received the Council’s scholarship for the second time this year. 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Elena Santin, attends Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, as a sophomore this fall. Elena wants to become a certified music therapist and is majoring in music. They had a conversation with Katherine, Council Writer, about recording a piece of… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Elena Santin

NeuGen The Next Generation in Healthcare

Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts

The Council is committed to educating the general public as part of its mission. For the past four years, NeuGen (WEA Trust and Health Tradition Health Plan) has generously supported Council education and outreach efforts by sponsoring a variety of programs that fit their organization’s guidelines. NeuGen provides health coverage for teachers and other public state employees in… Continue Reading Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting Education and Outreach Efforts

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How and When to Disclose Vision Impairment in Job-Seeking

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) “ensures people with disabilities are given the basic guarantees for which they have worked so long and so hard: independence… and the opportunity to blend fully and equally into the rich mosaic of the American mainstream” (said George H.W. Bush, who signed the ADA into law in July 1990).… Continue Reading How and When to Disclose Vision Impairment in Job-Seeking

Student Spotlight 2020: Brandon Klas

Brandon Klas 2020 Council scholarship recipient, Brandon Klas, will attend UW-Whitewater as a sophomore this fall. Brandon wants to own his own business someday and he is majoring in entrepreneurship. He had a conversation with Katherine, Council Writer, about building relationships, future hopes and lessons he has learned during the COVID-19 quarantine. Katherine Corbett: While… Continue Reading Student Spotlight 2020: Brandon Klas

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