Center for Deaf-Blind Persons, Inc.

09/30/2026

The mid-term elections are rapidly approaching. The Center for Deaf-Blind Persons is part of a group of statewide agencies that meet regularly to discuss issues impacting those who are blind and visually impaired. This group is called "Vision Leaders." Vision Forward and Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired put together this toolkit to assist people who are blind and visually impaired with voting. Please take a moment and check it out. Also share it far and wide. Make sure to vote!

Your Voice, Your Vote: Understanding Your Rights and Voting Access as a Blind or Low Vision Voter Thank you for...

09/30/2026

I met recently with Rabbi Levi Stein who oversees the Friendship Circle. This is a group that focuses on mental health and su***de prevention. We are discussing partnering to bring together an event helping DeafBlind people avoid loneliness and isolation. Rabbi Stein let me know about an upcoming event called "One Thing I Wish You Knew." This event will be November 15th. Information is below. Last year, there were 500 participants and there will be ASL interpreters available. Please consider going to this event. Also, stay tuned as we work on putting together an event for the DeafBlind community.

Event description below:

Join us at our fourth annual "One Thing I Wish You Knew" community mental health event where four teens will share their vulnerabilities.

👋 Welcome to Friendship Circle's fourth annual One Thing I Wish You Knew community mental health event. Join us for an evening of heartfelt conversations and authentic connections. Four local teens will share their vulnerabilities and experiences with mental health and the challenges they face.

📊 Our 2025 event saw over 500 attendees, including 200 teens and nearly 300 adults, comprised of educators, mental and behavioral health professionals, nonprofit leaders, parents, and caregivers.

📍This in-person Ted talk style event will be held on Sunday, November 15th from 3pm-5pm at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee, WI.

Here is a link for the event:

Join us at our fourth annual "One Thing I Wish You Knew" community mental health event where four teens will share their vulnerabilities.

09/25/2026

Information on October W.I.S.H.

(With Impaired Sight and Hearing)

Fall Campfire Potluck!

Friday, October 9, 2026

10:00 AM until 2:00 PM

Center for Deaf-Blind Persons

8306 W. Lincoln Ave.

West Allis, WI 53219

Bring a dish to pass or pay:

Advance cost:

Members - $15.00

Guests - $20.00

Volunteers: Free

50/50 raffle! $2.00 per ticket or $10.00 for six tickets. Bring extra money to join in the fun and help WISH.

After the meeting there will be a fall craft project.

Lunch is potluck.

Deanne and Jan will be bringing desserts.

Coffee, tea, soda, and bottled water will be provided by WISH.

LET US KNOW WHAT DISH YOU ARE BRINGING.

Please let us know the ingredients or bring the recipe to avoid food allergies.

After lunch we will tell scary campfire stories, socialize, and enjoy a scary surprise.

YOU MUST CALL OR E-MAIL BY TUESDAY, October 6, 2026, to attend.

Call or E-Mail:

Phone: 414- 481-7477 Voice/ TTY

Email: [email protected]

Volunteers using their ASL skills are asked to wear a solid dark shirt.

Please remind your drivers or van service that pick-up time is 2:00 PM.

09/18/2026

Happy Friday Everyone!

We are less than TWO MONTHS away from Evolving Canvas II. It will be held November 6th, 2026 at Beyond Vision from 6-9pm. We are thrilled to have Ashley back as our artist this year. She did such a great job last year! Here is Ashley's bio. This snowman picture will be this year's painting. Evolving Canvas is a paint and sip with a twist. Throughout the evening, we introduce challenges to participants vision and hearing so people get a sense of what life is like living with combined vision and hearing loss. Participants last year shared that it was quite a learning experience! That being said, everyone had a blast. This year will be no different! We will have food, beverages, and a silent auction.

We have sold 50% of our tickets. They are moving fast! We are also still seeking sponsors and donations for our silent auction.

If you would like to take part in Evolving Canvas II, please reach out to Adrian at [email protected].

09/18/2026

Last Friday we held W.I.S.H. at the Center. This month's theme was "Sloppy Joes and a Movie." We watched the movie Homeward Bound and Jo Ann provided the food. Thank you Jo Ann. We had another special treat. Our Office Manager/Billing Specialist Jan won a visit from an ice cream truck at a fundraiser she recently attended. Jan was kind enough to donate the ice cream truck visit to W.I.S.H. for the movie event. Kubby's Kool Treats Ice Cream Truck came to the Center and everyone was able to enjoy some delicious ice cream treats thanks to Jan. Thank you Jan! Thank you to Kubby's Kool Treats for visiting us.

09/18/2026

Over the last year, the Center has focused on outreach all over the state. As the only agency in Wisconsin serving DeafBlind adults, we want to make sure people know we are here to assist. Yesterday, Deanne attended the Green Lake County Aging and Disability Resource Center Health Fair. Over the coming months, we will continue sharing information about our services. We are nearing completion of new marketing materials and a new website that will outline our services. If you would like information about what we do, reach out to us at [email protected].

09/02/2026

Continuing with information on Evolving Canvas II. We are not only seeking participants, but we are also seeking sponsors!

Here is the flyer with information about sponsorship opportunities.

$250 Sponsorship Level -Bronze
● Name recognition on event signs, materials
● Social media shout-out on the Center's platforms

$500 Sponsorship Level - Silver
● Logo placement on event signs, materials
● Inclusion in a special social media "Sponsor Spotlight" video highlighting your organization's commitment to the DeafBlind community
● Opportunity to provide promotional items for event attendees

$1,500 Sponsorship Level – Gold
All benefits from the $500 level, plus:
● Prominent logo placement on event signs, materials
● Acknowledgment and recognition during the event program
● Invitation to speak at the event to promote your business

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

In-Kind Sponsorships
● Catering or refreshments
● Promotional products
● Art equipment
● Printing and signage materials
● Silent Auction items

Raffle
Donating a product, service, or gift certificate as a raffle prize, providing an exciting opportunity for our attendees.

If you would like to learn more or have questions, reach out to Adrian at [email protected].

Thank you!

09/02/2026

We are a little over 2 months away from Evolving Canvas II. This is our annual fundraising event. This year it will be held at Beyond Vision. We are grateful for their support and giving us a larger space for this year's event!

The event will be November 6th from 6-9pm.

Last year we had 36 participants and this year we can host 60 people! Tickets are on sale and they are going fast! We have already sold 23 tickets.

Tickets are $60 per person or a table of 6 for $300.

Like last year, this is a paint and sip with a twist. Our wonderful local artist Ashely will be back. You will start by painting and then we will throw some curveballs your way. Things to impact your vision and your hearing. Last year's participants said it really helped them understand what life is like for our clients each and every day.

There will be food and drinks, a silent auction, and other fun surprises.

Act fast because these tickets will sell quickly! You can reach out to Adrian with questions at [email protected].

08/26/2026

September W.I.S.H. is a movie at the Center. We also will have an ice cream truck thanks to the generosity of Jan, the Center's Office Manager/Billing Specialist. She won an ice cream truck at a fundraiser she attended and was kind enough to donate an ice cream truck for the W.I.S.H. event. Thank you Jan for your generosity!

WISH

(With Impaired Sight and Hearing)

Presenting Sloppy Joes and a Movie!

Friday, September 11, 2026

10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Center for Deaf-Blind Persons

8306 W. Lincoln Ave.

West Allis, WI 53219

Advance cost:

Members - $15.00

Guests - $20.00

Volunteers: Free

Jan won free ice cream for a day and donated it to the Center to be used for WISH. An ice cream truck will be in the parking lot for everyone to enjoy.

Free ice cream! Thank you, Jan Brewer.

We will choose a movie:

“Homeward Bound”

“A fun-loving American bulldog pup, a hilarious Himalayan cat, and a wise old golden retriever embark on a long trek through the rugged wilderness of the Sierra Nevada mountains in a quest to reach home and their beloved owners.” (IMDb https://www.imdb.com › title)

Or

“How to Train Your Dragon”

As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

Jo Ann is providing sloppy joes for lunch. Coffee, tea, soda, and bottled water will be provided by WISH.

Popcorn or trail mix is available during the movie.

YOU MUST CALL OR E-MAIL BY TUESDAY, September 8, 2026, to attend.

Call or E-Mail:

Phone: 414- 481-7477 Voice/ TTY

Email: [email protected]

We need to know! If WISH plans a trip to the Milwaukee County Zoo in 2027, will you attend?

Save the parking lot for the ice cream truck. Please park on the road.