In The News…
Media Coverage of Islands of Brilliance
Recent News
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Sandbox Summer Camp; Islands of Brilliance
Source: Fox 6 News
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Creating container gardens to encourage healthy eating
Source: Fox 6 News
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Autism Awareness Month; Islands of Brilliance fidgets craft
Source: Fox 6 news
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Islands of Brilliance magic house plant project
Source: Fox 6 News
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Islands of Brilliance; helping children, young adults living with autism thrive
Source: Fox 6 News
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Islands of Brilliance: Using creativity and art as an intervention tool
Source: Fox 6 News
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Local organization offers homeschool students on the autism spectrum new opportunities
Source: WDJT-Milwaukee CBS 58 News
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Islands of Brilliance finds 'their way into' worlds of students with autism
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Islands of Brilliance hold "Sandbox" workshop in Kenosha
Source: Kenosha News
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Islands of Brilliance offers learning experiences for neurodiverse students and their families
Source: Wisconsin State Journal
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Islands of Brilliance Bringing ‘Sandbox Summer Camp’ Back to Duluth
Source: Fox 21 Local News Duluth
Workforce Development
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Promoting a Neurodiverse Workforce
Source: BizTimes Milwaukee
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Establish the Brilliant Research Lab for Neurodiverse Creativity
Source: BizTimes Milwaukee
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At Work on the Spectrum
Milwaukee Magazine reports on people with autism getting jobs where their differences are strengths.
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Innovation Award
Amy Mason recognized by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy for evidence-based, effective, and innovative programming with IOB.
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Local teens on autism spectrum break new ground in virtual reality industry
Source: WTMJ4 Milwaukee
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IQ Award Winner
Islands of Brilliance wins Biz Times IQ Award
STEaM & Light the Hoan
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Light the Hoan teams up with Islands of Brilliance
Students with autism create renderings for the project.
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Students with autism to create virtual reality for Light the Hoan
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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Learning academy uses STEaM to help students living with autism
Milwaukee Magazine reports on people with autism getting jobs where their differences are strengths.
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Light The Hoan is bringing on Milwaukee students to "Code The Hoan"
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Student Stories
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Danielle the Creator
Our latest student profile film produced by Purple Onion documents Danielle’s immense talent and incredible resilience.
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We're Not So Different
Our students and design mentors have more than a few things in common.
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I, Will
Mentorship turned to friendship.
Community Engagement
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2021 Women of Influence Winners
The Milwaukee Business Journal recognizes Margaret Fairbanks.
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Jean Grow: Conversations with Community Partners
Source: Milwaukee Business Journal
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Summerfest Designs
Two designs created by our students were chosen to be part of the 2019 Summerfest merchandise collection.
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Milwaukee Brewery Donates Profits to Islands of Brilliance
Source: Spectrum News 1
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Sunday Morning Spotlight
UWM adds emphasis on the public good inside new Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
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The 'Brilliance' Behind the New 88Nine Shirt
Source: Radio Milwaukee 88.9
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Local Bands, Artists Converge in Colors & Chords
Source: Shepherd Express
Distance Learning
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Nonprofit helps build self-confidence
April is Autism Awareness Month, but Islands Of Brilliance calls April "Autism Action Month.”
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Serving Student with Distance Learning
Islands of Brilliance sees success with online model.
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A Distance Learning Dilemma:
Keeping Special Education Students From Falling Behind.
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Pivoting to virtual learning, daily content, and an online community
Speaking & Interviews
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My Toughest Challenge
When their son was diagnosed with autism, they were told to lower their expectations.
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IOB interview on WUWM’s Lake Effect!
Mark joins Mitch Teich for a conversation on the power of mentorship.
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Neurodiverse Creativity
Perhaps it’s time to consider talent that is literally wired to think different.
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Thirteen Years on an Island
Mark Fairbanks | TEDxUWMilwaukee
About & History
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A Brilliant Future
A brand new initiative for individuals living with autism: Digital Academy.
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The Origin Story
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Alec Johnson delves into the origin story behind Islands of Brilliance.
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A Doctor Told Us to Lower Our Expectations
A CPI Podcast
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Islands of Brilliance teaches creative skills for students with autism disorders
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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IOB on TMJ4’s The Morning Blend!
Mark joins Tiffany and Molly for a conversation on the Yellow Couch!
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IOB on TMJ4’s The Morning Blend!
Mark joins Tiffany and Molly for another conversation on the Yellow Couch!
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Live Music and Painting Make a Winning Duet
Source: Milwaukee Magazine