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Eating Right Requires Access to Healthy Food

WEBTo schedule a kitchen consultation with a member of the Council’s Vision Services team, call us at 608-255-1166 or send an email to info@WCBlind.org. We …

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Recognizing Inequities in Access to Health Services

WEBEven those who do have access to health information face barriers. Transportation is a common one. According to National Institutes of Health (NIH) …

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Advocating for Equal Access to the COVID-19 Vaccine

WEBThe number of fully vaccinated residents across Wisconsin is now 30 percent. Yet, substantial COVID-19 vaccine accessibility hurdles remain for people who …

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Donor Feature: The Council Thanks NeuGen for Supporting …

WEBThe 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) …

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You’re Not Alone: Help is Available for Older Adults with Vision Loss

WEBThe report has been incredibly valuable in supporting our advocacy work. But it’s also an important resource for helping people understand that they are not alone in …

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The Benefits of Vision Rehabilitation in Your Own Home

WEBAwareness about vision rehabilitation is often limited for people who are experiencing vision loss as well as eye care professionals and other health care …

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Staying Active and Connected are the Keys to Winter Wellness

WEBOverall wellness can be a little harder to maintain during the winter months than during warmer times of the year, especially for older people.

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Veterans and Vision Loss: Finding Support in Wisconsin

WEBHealth care is one of the biggest and most important benefits for veterans. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the nation’s largest integrated health care …

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Keys to Winter Wellness: Stay Connected and Keep Moving

WEBMost senior centers offer a variety of programs that address both movement and social well-being. The Stoughton Senior Center, for example, has a full menu of …

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Blind Bowling: An Indoor Sport that is Fun for Everyone

WEBPhoto by Vision Aware Bowling is a fun indoor pastime to be enjoyed on a Friday night out with friends or a rainy Sunday afternoon with the grandchildren. It is …

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Donors Small and Large Stepped Up to Make The Big Share a Big …

WEBWe warmly thank everyone who gave to the Council during The Big Share on Tuesday, March 1. The Big Share is an annual one-day online fundraising event …

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

WEBThe Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired will host a webinar titled, “Managing Diabetes in a Busy Life” on November 10 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. It will …

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Your Mental Health: How Vision Loss Impacts Depression

WEBGarry Lone struggled with depression most of his life. As he experienced vision loss, his depression worsened. “My vision loss impacted my depression because I …

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Adapting to Low Vision

WEBTips for Reading 5 Consider consulting with a low vision optometrist or low vision clinic for advice on the strength of glasses or magnifier needed, options available, proper use and …

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All About Bob: Meet the Council’s New Communications Director

WEBPlease join the staff in welcoming Bob Jacobson to the Council as our new communications director. With more than 20 years of nonprofit communications …

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Digital Accessibility: Progress Continues, Challenges Remain

WEBDigital accessibility is one of the Council’s top advocacy priorities for 2023—and beyond. The good news is that state agencies are making progress in this area.

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Wisconsin’s Vision Services Landscape

WEBAdults in the Madison vicinity can access the suite of services offered by the Vision Services team here at the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. We …

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Dementia and Vision Loss

WEBThis means staff are trained in dementia best practices and take the extra time to explain things slowly and clearly. They do their best to make sure concepts and …

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