Club Meeting - Cheryl Schiltz, Disability Advocate

Cheryl took part in ground breaking sensory substitution research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison pioneered by world-renowned and esteemed doctor and scientist, Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita.  She has been featured in several publications, radio, and television reports such as The New York Times, Washington Post, Discover and New Scientist Magazines, National Geographic, PBS, On Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Public Television.  Her story has been featured in the best-selling book, “The Brain that Changes Itself” by Dr. Norman Doidge. She was also featured in a Canadian Broadcast Company documentary of Dr. Doidge’s book. 

Cheryl has a BS in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  Her experience includes working and volunteering in vocational rehabilitation, youth transition, independent living, and disability advocacy and support.  

Cheryl lives in Madison, WI where she enjoys her family, photography, writing, and working to make a difference in the lives of people with and without disabilities.

This week, Cheryl will share the challenges living with a disability, importance of self advocacy, resources, and perceptions of people with a disability by those without and effects that has on independent living.