Find a Campaign
Filters

This Campaign Has Ended

Check out the ending numbers below. If you missed your chance to support this campaign, CONTACT US and we may still be able to help you out. If not, your other option is to reach out to the campaign creator and request a repost.

MKE Public Works

Support Islands of Brilliance with DeChazier's Dept. of Public Works shirt.

  All funds raised will go towards Islands of Brilliance
Time left to buy
$80Raised
$500goal
8Sold

This campaign is closed. Send a message to the creator of this fundraiser and ask them to relaunch it.

Full story

Islands of Brilliance (IOB) is a learning experience developed specifically for children and young adults on the autism spectrum.

Islands of Brilliance utilizes project-based learning which allows our students to grow their intrinsic capabilities and practice communication, increasing their likelihood of independence as adults. IOB design workshops create a space for students to explore creativity through the use of technology, during which they learn technical skills and grow confidence in critical social and peer-to-peer interactions. Students are matched one-to-one with mentors—design field professionals—which not only changes public perception of this disability, it also paves the way for future higher education and employment opportunities. An experienced, licensed special education teacher, with paraprofessional support, oversees all workshops.

During a typical design workshop, our “creative teams” work on a project—from initial sketches through building it using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator—that results in a colorful 18″ x 24″ poster each student takes home. In addition to completing the class with an expanded knowledge of software design tools, our students leave with intangibles that are far broader and more important—a collaborative experience, sharing and presentation opportunities, conversation, friendship, and most of all a sense of accomplishment.

Share With Your Friends


;

Lookup Order


;