Student News

How often can someone claim they are the best in the country? Although he’s too humble to say it, Nathan Deeds, an Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired student from Williamsburg holds these bragging rights about his big win in California.  Deeds, who will be a junior this fall at Williamsburg High School, […]

The regional preliminary national Braille Challenge was hosted by the Iowa Department for the Blind in late February. IESBVI staff work with students interested in the competition, to prepare them for the in-person or virtual challenge options. Sixteen IESBVI students competed and 12 earned first, second or third places. The Braille Challenge is the only […]

The Iowa Rams Forensics team competed in the NCASB (North Central Association of Schools for the Blind) conference meet in December. For the second year, in a row the Rams took home the first place trophy! Below you will find a note from Coach Sheryl Thomsen and a summary on each team member. “I am […]

Santa arrived for breakfast and a busy day last Saturday in Des Moines! Eighteen families along with several IESBVI staff came out to enjoy breakfast with Santa, spend some time telling him their Christmas wishes, getting pictures taken and having lots of fun creating gingerbread men and ornaments. Santa and his elf enjoyed visiting with […]

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Nearly 70 IESBVI students registered for National White Cane Safety Day celebrations, which were held throughout October in Iowa. White Cane Safety Day is officially Oct. 15, and is a recognition of individuals within the blind and visually impaired community for their declaration and pursuit of independence. Thirteen separate events were held, most utilizing local […]

Only 50 students from around the country are selected to compete in the annual national Braille Challenge finals and this year, two IESBVI students were selected for the July (virtual) event! Sophomore Nathan Deeds of Williamsburg was a finalist in the Junior Varsity category and second grader Khanh Tran of Fairfield was a finalist in […]