“I have been using online banking for the past 14 years,” says Marge, a Council client. “It makes it easy for me to manage my finances without depending on a person who can see.” As a person who is blind/visually impaired, Marge wanted to maintain independence and privacy for her finances. Online banking makes this… Continue Reading Increasing Independence: An Overview of Online Banking
State agencies play a critical role in how the Wisconsin government operates. They create policies and put laws into action. Did You Know? There are 61 state agencies in Wisconsin. Here is the full list. Throughout the years, the Council has worked to build relationships with state agencies. This article highlights the work of the… Continue Reading The Importance of Building Relationships with State Agencies
Betty stands in the hallway of her apartment. Betty Zajicek, 84, was diagnosed with macular degeneration eight years ago. When her adult children recently visited her senior apartment, they noticed it seemed dark in her living space and decided to get some help to improve the lighting. Betty did not realize how large of an… Continue Reading Adjusting to Vision Loss as You Age
“I can cook without leaning over the stove!” exclaims 29-year-old Emily Bauer. Emily loves cooking, but as someone who is visually impaired, she found it dangerous to lean over burners to see the temperature markings on her oven. She realized she needed an alternative method to set the correct temperature. Emily scheduled an in-home vision… Continue Reading Identifying Household Products Through Labeling
On August 9, the Council hosted a Low Vision Fair in Eau Claire. The Council wishes to thank the following speakers, vendors and sponsors, who made the fair possible. “I highly recommend attending a low vision fair,” says Wanda, who attended with her daughter. “I learned so much about products, resources and programs available. Talking… Continue Reading Thank You to Low Vision Fair Sponsors, Speakers, and Vendors
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network. Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network.If you or a family member… Continue Reading Look to the Low Vision Fair for Information About your Vision Loss
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired invites Eau Claire area residents to our Low Vision Fair. The Low Vision Fair will feature 15 vendors… Continue Reading The Council’s Low Vision Fair Comes to Eau Claire
Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide variety of disabilities, and presented a national assessment framework for… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council
Different kinds of lighting in a room can play an important role in accomplishing tasks, but not all lighting is created equal. There are differences between ambient lighting and task lighting, and both can be utilized to meet your needs. Continue Reading Making the Most of Lighting
Assistive technologies, such as magnifiers and screen-readers, have increased accessibility to information now more than ever before. As someone new to magnification, consider utilizing the built-in accessibility options before purchasing equipment or installing software. “I use these settings every day,” says Kathy Brockman, Council board treasurer. “I can customize my computer to display text in… Continue Reading Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer
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“I have been using online banking for the past 14 years,” says Marge, a Council client. “It makes it easy for me to manage my finances without depending on a person who can see.” As a person who is blind/visually impaired, Marge wanted to maintain independence and privacy for her finances. Online banking makes this… Continue Reading Increasing Independence: An Overview of Online Banking
State agencies play a critical role in how the Wisconsin government operates. They create policies and put laws into action. Did You Know? There are 61 state agencies in Wisconsin. Here is the full list. Throughout the years, the Council has worked to build relationships with state agencies. This article highlights the work of the… Continue Reading The Importance of Building Relationships with State Agencies
Betty stands in the hallway of her apartment. Betty Zajicek, 84, was diagnosed with macular degeneration eight years ago. When her adult children recently visited her senior apartment, they noticed it seemed dark in her living space and decided to get some help to improve the lighting. Betty did not realize how large of an… Continue Reading Adjusting to Vision Loss as You Age
“I can cook without leaning over the stove!” exclaims 29-year-old Emily Bauer. Emily loves cooking, but as someone who is visually impaired, she found it dangerous to lean over burners to see the temperature markings on her oven. She realized she needed an alternative method to set the correct temperature. Emily scheduled an in-home vision… Continue Reading Identifying Household Products Through Labeling
On August 9, the Council hosted a Low Vision Fair in Eau Claire. The Council wishes to thank the following speakers, vendors and sponsors, who made the fair possible. “I highly recommend attending a low vision fair,” says Wanda, who attended with her daughter. “I learned so much about products, resources and programs available. Talking… Continue Reading Thank You to Low Vision Fair Sponsors, Speakers, and Vendors
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network. Attendees at last year’s vision fair visit vendor tables and network.If you or a family member… Continue Reading Look to the Low Vision Fair for Information About your Vision Loss
Date: Friday, August 9, 2019 Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire Clairemont Campus 620 W Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701 The Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired invites Eau Claire area residents to our Low Vision Fair. The Low Vision Fair will feature 15 vendors… Continue Reading The Council’s Low Vision Fair Comes to Eau Claire
Jim Denham, Assistive Technology Specialist, completed the Assistive Technology Applications Certification Program through California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in May 2019. The course is intended for those who teach assistive technology to people with disabilities. It included information about products for people with a wide variety of disabilities, and presented a national assessment framework for… Continue Reading Certification Brings Collaboration, Assessment and Greater Assistive Technology Knowledge to the Council
Different kinds of lighting in a room can play an important role in accomplishing tasks, but not all lighting is created equal. There are differences between ambient lighting and task lighting, and both can be utilized to meet your needs. Continue Reading Making the Most of Lighting
Assistive technologies, such as magnifiers and screen-readers, have increased accessibility to information now more than ever before. As someone new to magnification, consider utilizing the built-in accessibility options before purchasing equipment or installing software. “I use these settings every day,” says Kathy Brockman, Council board treasurer. “I can customize my computer to display text in… Continue Reading Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer