Monthly Archives: April 2010

Beth Finke Captures the Spirit

Last Friday 12 State, Inc. had a Vision Midwest Conference fundraiser in Oak Park, IL.  The speakers included Bonnie Hibel, one of the hosts who spoke about becoming visually impaired later in life and her ultimately successful struggle to find work again, and Beth Finke, NPR commentator, author and journalist who lost her sight in [...]
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Chazen Museum of Art Tours

The Chazen Museum of Art (UW-Madison) will offer docent-led tours for adults/older children during the conference on Friday, October 22 and possibly Saturday, October 23.  Each tour will be about 1:45 and will have three parts: 1. Gloved tactile/touch tours of nine artworks (ranging from the 1st Century AD to modern times); 2. Sculptural touch [...]
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