Find Support, Resources, and Connection at Brilliant Mornings
Brilliant Mornings
A free, quarterly morning meetup for parents and caregivers of neurodivergent children
Format: In Person
Offered: Quarterly: 5/16, 8/13, 11/14/2026
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
Price: Free
Location: Islands of Brilliance — 507 S. 2nd Street, Suite 305, Milwaukee
Join Us
Our next Brilliant Mornings meetup is Saturday May 16, from 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Islands of Brilliance studio. Networking and social conversation begins at 10:00 AM.
Our next topic is The Caregiver’s Digital Toolkit. We’ll cover:
Trualta
A caregiver support platform for WI residents. Trualta is an online website that provides caregivers with valuable educational resources and a dependable online community. Caregivers can join discussion forums, get insights from support groups, and ask real questions of industry professionals. Simple, practical tools to support your day-to-day life.
IRIS Updates
Recent changes in the IRIS Service Definition Manual are impacting many of the services our loved ones rely on. There’s been a lot of changes lately, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Bring your plan, your questions, even your frustrations. Let’s work through them together!
Come as you are. Leave with support and a clearer path forward!
When:
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Where:
IOB’s Studio at the Eagleknit
(507 S 2nd Street, Suite 305, Milwaukee)
Schedule:
10:00 - 10:30, Coffee & Conversation
10:30 - 11:30, Presentation & Discussion
11:40 - 12:00, Optional: Student Shareout (Workshops), Community & Conversation
Islands of Brilliance is grateful to the team at Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. for sponsoring the coffee at Brilliant Mornings.
We’re lucky to be just around the corner from their Walker’s Point location…the perfect stop to make any morning, brilliant!
Explore Our Programs
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Open Lab Programs
Our most frequent and accessible options, Open Lab Programs provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for your child to learn, create, and connect…including our Daily Doodle Lounge!
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Foundation Programs
Led by a certified educator, students are paired with a professional design mentor to learn technical software skills using various creative technologies and build social and emotional development skills.
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Academy Programs
The most rigorous IOB program, Digital Academy provides apprentice-style instruction in a product-based learning environment.
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Community Programs
Whether you’re a young adult living with autism or is someone who loves and supports them, we know life can be challenging. Our Community Support programs provide professional and peer guidance to help along the journey.