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 […]
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Iowa Deaflind Project Family First Session
Do you have questions about communication and assistive technology? The Iowa DeafBlind Project is offering answers during a free, live presentation on Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Registration will be closing soon. Please register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W97NQ2B
Read Moreabout Iowa Deaflind Project Family First SessionIESBVI staff named NCASB vice president
Congratulations to Crystal Beighley, IESBVI Extended Learning Program Coordinator and athletic director, on being appointed the vice president of North Central Association of Schools for the Blind (NCASB). The nomination was made during NCASB’s athletic director business meeting, and the confirmation occurred in early February. She was chosen from nominees representing NCASB’s 12 member schools. […]
Read Moreabout IESBVI staff named NCASB vice presidentIowa Rams Place 1st at Conference Forensics Meet
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 […]
Read Moreabout Iowa Rams Place 1st at Conference Forensics MeetWinter Issue of Connecting with Families
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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 […]
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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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