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Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

The number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who are blind or visually impaired. Registration accessibility remains a big issue. Also, non-drivers are facing problems securing transportation to vaccine appointments. Through its transportation, accessibility and health care advocacy… Continue Reading Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

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Staying Active in the Winter

Wisconsin’s winter months can test anyone, regardless of how much you enjoy the snow and cold. With the temperature drop comes increased time inside and fewer opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. It is important to have some strategies to keep you active and feeling positive during this time of year to stay healthy and… Continue Reading Staying Active in the Winter

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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

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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Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information

If you would like assistance in applying for unemployment or Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI), or need information about local emergency food resources, reach out to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county. The ADRCs are well-equipped with benefits specialists, who can assist with completing your application over the phone. Find… Continue Reading Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information

13 people standing in front of the WCBVI sign holding a Dementia Friendly banner.

Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

Council staff at the end of the dementia-friendly training in January 2020. Inclusivity, integrity and uncompromising respect are the Council’s core values. To continue incorporating those principles into our services, we recently became a dementia-friendly organization. Each month, partner organizations present at our staff meetings to all share what they are doing in the community.… Continue Reading Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

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A person types on a laptop computer.

Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

The number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who are blind or visually impaired. Registration accessibility remains a big issue. Also, non-drivers are facing problems securing transportation to vaccine appointments. Through its transportation, accessibility and health care advocacy… Continue Reading Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

A person holding a mug of hot liquid in one hand and a book in the other.

Staying Active in the Winter

Wisconsin’s winter months can test anyone, regardless of how much you enjoy the snow and cold. With the temperature drop comes increased time inside and fewer opportunities to participate in outdoor activities. It is important to have some strategies to keep you active and feeling positive during this time of year to stay healthy and… Continue Reading Staying Active in the Winter

Hand writing diabetes

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

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

A line outside of a Social Security Administration office building in the Bronx, New York.

Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information

If you would like assistance in applying for unemployment or Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI), or need information about local emergency food resources, reach out to the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) in your county. The ADRCs are well-equipped with benefits specialists, who can assist with completing your application over the phone. Find… Continue Reading Unemployment and Social Security Disability Application Assistance Information

13 people standing in front of the WCBVI sign holding a Dementia Friendly banner.

Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

Council staff at the end of the dementia-friendly training in January 2020. Inclusivity, integrity and uncompromising respect are the Council’s core values. To continue incorporating those principles into our services, we recently became a dementia-friendly organization. Each month, partner organizations present at our staff meetings to all share what they are doing in the community.… Continue Reading Living Through Values: The Council Becomes a Dementia-Friendly Organization

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