IslandsofBrilliance
@IOBMKE
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Pioneering the use of creativity and creative technologies to open pathways to employment and independence for autistic youth and young adults.
Milwaukee, WI
Joined April 2011
Here's the link to the segment on @matteroffacttv - so many familiar faces on a nationally syndicated program!! π #autism #creativity #homeschooling #distancelearning Matter of Fact w/ Soledad O'Brien https://t.co/mub7uV4XqC
hearst.com
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My student Evan took a break from his photoshop project @IOBMKE this morning and pounded out the SpongeBob ensemble in 10 minutes @NEAarts #autism #creativity
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"This is precisely the kind of spooky, sensory-friendly shindig my #neurodivergent teenage self would have thrived attending!" -Woodzick, Statewide Outreach Manager Learn more and register for this free event! https://t.co/5aV1RFlE9z
#BrilliantMonsterBash #Halloween #Milwaukee
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Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" isn't just a sequelβit's a celebration of #neurodiversity in cinema. This article explores how Burton's films create a "neurodivergent wonderland," resonating with #autistic viewers. https://t.co/RmTfrlfnPz
polygon.com
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice brings back the Tim Burton I needed as an autistic kid βΒ the one who let me see myself onscreen
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The Fellowship is our #free program for #neurodivergent young adults held at local libraries and arts centers in #Wisconsin! One of September's projects was album covers! Register now for sessions in #EauClaire, #LaCrosse, #Tomahawk, and #Viroqua: https://t.co/qiRS0rpKGv
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We need to know! What's your dog's special interest? Is it finding the perfect stick? Destroying tennis balls? Locating an ideal muddy puddle to roll around in? Let us know in the comments! πΆ
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Our friends @DisabilityINWI are hosting the 2024 Disability:IN #Wisconsin Summit on Oct 17! π Join this event for #disability #inclusion in the workplace at ManpowerGroup HQ, #Milwaukee. Speakers: Beth Ridley & Jonathan Heider Laedtke Register: https://t.co/YekiuMUuWW
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π Brilliant Monster Bash 2024! October 26, 6:00-8:30PM at #Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. Free #Halloween fun for #neurodivergent youth and families! π΅ Music π¨ Art πΊ Dancing Costumes optional, all are welcome! Register for this #free event: https://t.co/FcGSgJNhHs
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Come on, who doesn't love a good dumpling shuffleboard?! The unique ways our students interpret the drawing challenges in our Daily Sandbox Programming always brings us great joy! #IslandsOfBrilliance #DigitalArt #Procreate #CreativeTechnology #CelebrateNeurodiversity
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Parents & caregivers of #neurodivergent kids! π£ Brilliant Mornings is this Saturday, 9-10:30 AM @ Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Free expert info Peer support Safe space to connect Don't miss this chance to share & learn! #Free event, register here: https://t.co/HTkKSe0qcB
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At IOB, we're nurturing creative thinking in #neurodivergent learners. #Blog: Director of Technology Chris Willey shares how our Digital Academy is shaping innovative problem-solvers and lifelong creators, as well as insights on #GenAI in #education: https://t.co/PtCI4RDCWj
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π¨ New workshops alert! π₯οΈ Foundation Programming in 2D Photoshop, Illustrator & Procreate ποΈ Saturdays, Nov 2-23 β° 10:15-11:45am CST π In-Person or Online 4 sessions 1-on-1 mentoring Learn pro design skills and unleash your creativity! Sign up: https://t.co/6xNiB7pKvU
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ποΈ New #BrilliantVoices #Podcast! Explore neurodiversity & creativity with hosts @TheWoodzick & Ruby Wilson! β¨ Enchanted objects π Queer YA lit π§Έ Fast food toys π Online neurodivergent communities Guests: @autienelle & Jonathan Alexandratos! https://t.co/splrMF6tsF
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AEP Annual Convening in Pittsburgh: Dr. Kate Siekman, Natalie Derr, & @UWM's Dr. Jeana M. Holt presented on our work that empowers artists, educators & neurodiverse youth through creative arts. Learn about ABLE: https://t.co/HS70r3Tszy
@NEAarts
#ArtsEducation #IOBImpact
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New patch update π Procreate 5.3.11 is now available. This patch includes improvements such as increased minimum value in Rapid Undo Delay slider as well as providing compatibility for iPadOS updates. Head to the App Store to download now.
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Whether you're joining in-person or online, the #AutisticCommunity Summit is packed with exciting educational sessions, social opportunities, and valuable resourcesβby autistics, for autistics! https://t.co/rnd576GzV3
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All In Wisconsin | Universities of Wisconsin "UWM alum uses art to promote mental health awareness across the country" https://t.co/wIaK2YdcOR
wisconsin.edu
The next time you reach for a tissue, you might see an uplifting message and cheery artwork on the box thanks to UWM alum Sarah McGinnis. Work by McGinnis is showcased in Target stores nationwide as...
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What successful creatives do in the first hour of their day. https://t.co/vxeC3cCsXd via @creativemarket
creativemarket.com
I know exactly how well my day is going to play out in the first hour of the day. The alarm goes off, so I grab my phone to silence the noise, then catch up on news while I rub the sleep out of my...
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Save the date! WAWM RCS RAD's 3rd Annual Disability & Accessibility Resource Fair is coming soon! Resources for children & adults with disabilities in #Milwaukee and #Waukesha Counties. Vendors, fill out this form: https://t.co/TwH3DAvIln Contact: lindrgenk@wawmsd.org
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