Cheryl Schiltz
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Cheryl Schiltz

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In 1997 Cheryl Schiltz was introduced to disability. In her book, “Silencing the Noise of Disability,” Cheryl shares her journey to a life of silence, leaving behind the noise that stood in the way of her healing. At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Cheryl took part in ground-breaking sensory substitution research based on brain neuroplasticity, a theory pioneered by renowned and esteemed doctor and scientist, Dr. Paul Bach-y-Rita. She became “Subject Zero” as well as co-investigator. This experience set the stage for how her life transformed from not being able to walk to embracing a world of great harmony. Cheryl has had her experience featured in several scientific publications as well articles in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Discover Magazine, New Scientist Magazine, National Geographic, PBS, On Wisconsin, and Wisconsin Public Television. She is one of the main characters included in Scott McCredie's book, “Balance – In Search of the Lost Sense." Cheryl is featured in Dr. Norman Doidge's New York Times best-selling book, “The Brain that Changes Itself" as well as featured in the documentary of his book. Dr. Doidge went on to author another New York Times best-seller, "The Brains Way of Healing," where her experiences are also detailed. Cheryl earned her BS in Rehabilitation Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked in the disability field for many years. Cheryl lives in Madison, Wisconsin where she enjoys her family and friends, writing and public speaking, hiking and photography, As she likes to say, “Let your light shine.”
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