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The Council is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Executive Assistant Position

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is seeking an executive assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the executive director, ensuring efficiency, effective communication and smooth operations across all executive functions. This is a 20-hour-per-week non-exempt position based in Madison. This role requires being extremely organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and a dedicated and… Continue Reading The Council is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Executive Assistant Position

A collage showing blindfolded diners at Dining in the Dark, a person admiring art on a wall at Gallery Night, and birders in a field at Birding by Ear

2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building

2025 has been another fantastic year at the Council. “I’m proud of our work to promote the dignity and inherent worth of Wisconsinites who are blind and low vision throughout the state,” says Council Executive Director Denise Jess. “It’s exciting to witness the Council’s spheres of influence grow wider and deeper, from legislators and judges… Continue Reading 2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building

Denise Jess standing between VSA President Lee Nasehi and VSA Board Chair Lauran Branch holding an award certificate.

Executive Director Denise Jess Honored with Awards from VisionServe Alliance and the Wisconsin Chapter of AER

This spring, Council Executive Director Denise Jess was honored for her outstanding work with awards from two organizations serving the blind and low vision community. VisionServe Alliance (VSA) recognized Denise with their Excellence in Leadership Award in April, and in early May, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association of Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind… Continue Reading Executive Director Denise Jess Honored with Awards from VisionServe Alliance and the Wisconsin Chapter of AER

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Two hands holding up a sign reading We're Hiring in front of a shining sun

The Council is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Executive Assistant Position

The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired is seeking an executive assistant to provide high-level administrative and organizational support to the executive director, ensuring efficiency, effective communication and smooth operations across all executive functions. This is a 20-hour-per-week non-exempt position based in Madison. This role requires being extremely organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and a dedicated and… Continue Reading The Council is Hiring! Now Accepting Applications for Executive Assistant Position

A collage showing blindfolded diners at Dining in the Dark, a person admiring art on a wall at Gallery Night, and birders in a field at Birding by Ear

2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building

2025 has been another fantastic year at the Council. “I’m proud of our work to promote the dignity and inherent worth of Wisconsinites who are blind and low vision throughout the state,” says Council Executive Director Denise Jess. “It’s exciting to witness the Council’s spheres of influence grow wider and deeper, from legislators and judges… Continue Reading 2025 in Review: Another Productive Year of Hard Work and Relationship Building

Denise Jess standing between VSA President Lee Nasehi and VSA Board Chair Lauran Branch holding an award certificate.

Executive Director Denise Jess Honored with Awards from VisionServe Alliance and the Wisconsin Chapter of AER

This spring, Council Executive Director Denise Jess was honored for her outstanding work with awards from two organizations serving the blind and low vision community. VisionServe Alliance (VSA) recognized Denise with their Excellence in Leadership Award in April, and in early May, the Wisconsin chapter of the Association of Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind… Continue Reading Executive Director Denise Jess Honored with Awards from VisionServe Alliance and the Wisconsin Chapter of AER