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 […]
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Winter Issue of Connecting with Families
This one-page newsletter is a quick read!
Read Moreabout Winter Issue of Connecting with FamiliesBreakfast with Santa 2021
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 […]
Read Moreabout Breakfast with Santa 2021Fall Issue of Connecting with Families
This one-page newsletter is a quick read! Link to Connecting with Families newsletter
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Read about our busy fall, student learning and more in the first newsletter of the school year. Link to newsletter, pictures in pdf Link to newsletter in Word accessible
Read Moreabout Fall newsletter is hereBringing back White Cane Day
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 […]
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Choose gray or white; short sleeve, long sleeve or hoodie. Order deadline: Monday, October 25th UPDATE: No longer taking orders for this shirt. CustomInk Link:
Read Moreabout This t-shirt order has been placed.Iowa Students Participate in National Braille Challenge
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 […]
Read Moreabout Iowa Students Participate in National Braille ChallengeFamily First Hours
What: A series of hour-long Zoom meetings covering various topics relevant for families who have a child on the Deafblind Registry. When: Kickoff in August with an informational session about the Iowa Deafblind Project! Following sessions will be on the second Tuesday of every other month from 6:30-7:30pm. August 3 – Deafblind Project and Technical […]
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