The Council teamed up with Madison Audubon once again earlier this spring to present Birding by Ear, an education program we’ve been offering since 2018. This year’s class included an online educational session offered at two different times and two field trips to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, located next to Lake Mendota on the UW-Madison… Continue Reading Birding by Ear was a ‘Model’ Program This Year
We all want to age as safely as possible. But some hazards are hard to avoid as we grow older. Falling down is near the top of the list. Wisconsin has the unfortunate distinction of having highest rate of fall-related deaths in the United States, more than twice the national rate. According to the Wisconsin… Continue Reading Simple Strategies Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
For many people, fishing is a great way to relax and get out in nature. It’s hard to think of a hobby more closely associated with de-stressing. But for people with disabilities, including those with vision loss, it’s not as simple as grabbing a rod and shoving off in a rowboat. That’s where Fishing Has… Continue Reading Fishing Outings Return After a Two-Year Absence
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier to enjoying gardening as a soul-enriching hobby. Council Executive Director… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
Navigating the snow and ice of a Wisconsin winter takes extra care for people with visual impairment. These tips will give you the confidence to get outside and enjoy our state’s winter wonderland. 1. Walk like a penguin. Take short, slow, deliberate steps, turning your feet slightly outward. Keep your hands out of your pockets… Continue Reading Ten Tips for Safe Winter Walking
Renee Kuester-Sebranek has traveled the globe, visiting the Amazon jungle, Europe, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico, among many other fascinating destinations. And earlier this year she told the world about her adventures as a guest on the podcast, A Different Way of Travelling. “Remember that blind and visually impaired people can do virtually anything with the… Continue Reading Traveling the Globe and Paving the Way
“I was diagnosed with retinal degeneration and told it’s an inherited deficit impacting my field of vision,” Becky says. “But I had no idea I would lose my eyesight because of it.” “I had to stop driving in 2016 and that’s when I quickly realized I could no longer walk around safely either. Uneven sidewalks,… Continue Reading One Woman’s Story: A White Cane Provides a New Sense of Safety
Imagine you are a Wisconsin resident who, like thousands of others every year, wants to go fishing. So you go online to buy a fishing license on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) web-based system only to find that you’re not eligible to make the purchase because you lack the required form of ID. Many… Continue Reading Advocate for Equal Access to the State’s Natural Resources
This time of the year is often glorious in Wisconsin. The sun may be shining but there could also be a slight chill in the air to remind us, fall isn’t far away. And when the weather is like this, it could be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with an activity like walking… Continue Reading It’s a Great Time to Start Hiking
A safe, walkable community. A well-placed bus stop for access to transportation. An equal opportunity to cast your ballot.
Each of these issues has been at the forefront of advocacy efforts by people who are visually impaired or blind throughout Wisconsin. Continue Reading Advocating Within Your Own Community
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The Council teamed up with Madison Audubon once again earlier this spring to present Birding by Ear, an education program we’ve been offering since 2018. This year’s class included an online educational session offered at two different times and two field trips to the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, located next to Lake Mendota on the UW-Madison… Continue Reading Birding by Ear was a ‘Model’ Program This Year
We all want to age as safely as possible. But some hazards are hard to avoid as we grow older. Falling down is near the top of the list. Wisconsin has the unfortunate distinction of having highest rate of fall-related deaths in the United States, more than twice the national rate. According to the Wisconsin… Continue Reading Simple Strategies Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
For many people, fishing is a great way to relax and get out in nature. It’s hard to think of a hobby more closely associated with de-stressing. But for people with disabilities, including those with vision loss, it’s not as simple as grabbing a rod and shoving off in a rowboat. That’s where Fishing Has… Continue Reading Fishing Outings Return After a Two-Year Absence
Would you enjoy an oasis of peace in your yard or on your balcony? A simple garden can be that, whether it provides food for your table, flowers for your vases, or habitat for birds and insects. And vision loss need not be a barrier to enjoying gardening as a soul-enriching hobby. Council Executive Director… Continue Reading More Strawberries = Less Stress: Cultivating Happiness Through Gardening
Navigating the snow and ice of a Wisconsin winter takes extra care for people with visual impairment. These tips will give you the confidence to get outside and enjoy our state’s winter wonderland. 1. Walk like a penguin. Take short, slow, deliberate steps, turning your feet slightly outward. Keep your hands out of your pockets… Continue Reading Ten Tips for Safe Winter Walking
Renee Kuester-Sebranek has traveled the globe, visiting the Amazon jungle, Europe, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico, among many other fascinating destinations. And earlier this year she told the world about her adventures as a guest on the podcast, A Different Way of Travelling. “Remember that blind and visually impaired people can do virtually anything with the… Continue Reading Traveling the Globe and Paving the Way
“I was diagnosed with retinal degeneration and told it’s an inherited deficit impacting my field of vision,” Becky says. “But I had no idea I would lose my eyesight because of it.” “I had to stop driving in 2016 and that’s when I quickly realized I could no longer walk around safely either. Uneven sidewalks,… Continue Reading One Woman’s Story: A White Cane Provides a New Sense of Safety
Imagine you are a Wisconsin resident who, like thousands of others every year, wants to go fishing. So you go online to buy a fishing license on the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) web-based system only to find that you’re not eligible to make the purchase because you lack the required form of ID. Many… Continue Reading Advocate for Equal Access to the State’s Natural Resources
This time of the year is often glorious in Wisconsin. The sun may be shining but there could also be a slight chill in the air to remind us, fall isn’t far away. And when the weather is like this, it could be the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with an activity like walking… Continue Reading It’s a Great Time to Start Hiking
A safe, walkable community. A well-placed bus stop for access to transportation. An equal opportunity to cast your ballot.
Each of these issues has been at the forefront of advocacy efforts by people who are visually impaired or blind throughout Wisconsin. Continue Reading Advocating Within Your Own Community
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