Hi. My name is Peter. I was born and raised in Walla Walla. Although my disability can limit me, it gives me strength in computer skills. I am a high school senior. My career goal is computer technology.

My name is Dylan. I have left-side hemiplegia, which primarily affects my left hand and arm. I go to South Whidbey High School and am a junior. I like technology and art classes. In my spare time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and using the computer for Internet, chatting, and music. My main hobby is drawing; I'm a very good artist. In the future I hope to have a job that includes art, technology, and/or sound engineering.

Hello. My name is Stefani. I am a junior at Sprague High School. My favorite subjects are music and German. I like learning how to play instruments and sing different songs. I also like challenging classes. In my free time I like to hang out with friends, play and/or listen to music, read, and doodle a little, and during the summer I love to swim. I hope to attend a four-year college and major in music. I have a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).

Hi. My name is Sam. I am a junior at Nathan Hale High School. I am an insane sports fan who has also raised a guide dog. I have a recently-diagnosed mobility impairment, but I still love to play baseball, basketball, and football, as well as downhill ski. I hope to go to a four-year college and do something with sports. I went to Japan this summer for two weeks as part of a student exchange program through my high school.

Hi. My name is Sam. I am a junior this year in the PAL (Parent Assisted Learning) Program of Poulsbo, and I live in Kingston, WA. My favorite subject is art, because I like to create. I would like to go to college and study engineering, particularly aeronautical engineering, as I am interested in building and flying aircraft. In my spare time I like to kayak, write, draw, and experiment with art. I have strengths in math, though it is not my favorite subject. I enjoy music, playing the guitar, and would very much like to be in a band in the future.

Hi! My name is Melissa. I am a junior at Woodinville High School. My favorite subjects are math and English. I have Spina Bifida, which affects my mobility and my motor skills. In my free time I like to watch television, use the computer, read books, and write. I plan to go to college to become an English teacher so I can put my love of books and reading to good use.

Hello. My name is Megan. I live with my loving family in Bellevue, WA. My favorite subjects are English and art. I enjoy English because I love writing and reading. I enjoy different types of art such as drawing, painting, origami, singing, dancing, theater acting, and Chinese calligraphy. I plan to go to the University of Washington, where both my brother and sister graduated from. I am not sure what I want to major in. DO-IT is a great opportunity and a fun experience for everyone.

Hi. My name is Shyla. I'm 17 years old and am a senior at West Valley High School in Yakima, WA. I like to ride my horse, go on vacations to lakes and the woods, scrapbook, and hang out. I also regularly show my horse, Royal. In a car accident in 2004, I suffered a traumatic brain injury and a spinal cord injury. I missed a year of school and worked hard to catch up. I will be able to graduate on time with my class. I am still relearning how to walk. I use a wheelchair at school and the mall, but at home I use a walker or arm band crutches.

Hi, my name is Sara and I am a senior at Mountlake Terrace High School. I have a visual impairment. I love to write stories, and I am into poems. I am not as good at math, science, or computers. I am here at DO-IT to learn more about all of these areas and improve my skills.

Hi. My name is Dulce. I am originally from Mexico. I have one brother and three sisters. I attend Seattle Central Community College. Last summer I attended a program for deaf students at Gallaudet University. My favorite classes are reading and English, and I plan to become a counselor or a chef. My favorite sport is soccer. Last year my Special Olympics soccer and basketball teams won silver medals! My hobbies are chatting with friends and family, reading fiction, using the computer, and playing sports.

Hi. My name is Brittany, and I am a senior at Mt. Tahoma High School. Writing is my pastime, and I want to become a writer of young adult fiction. I also like taking and manipulating photos, hanging out with friends, spending time with my animals (two cats and two rats, which I consider my children), listening to music (think Kittie or Shiny Toy Guns), and pretty much anything else that isn't associated with my parents' CD collection, rap, country, or bubblegum pop. (Britney Spears doesn't make the cut, kids.)

Hi! I'm Alex and I attend Highline Community College. I have Turner Syndrome and a non-verbal learning disorder, which makes math and science difficult for me and sometimes causes me to need more time on tests. My favorite subjects are English and history, and I plan to study literature in college. I like listening to music and playing on my computer in my spare time. DO-IT has been a great help to me.

It's me, Maria. I was not able to attend DO-IT this summer, so I will postpone Phase II until next year! I was in another program, Summer Search; I went on a summer trip for six weeks to Culver Academy. I miss all of you guys and wish I could have done both! I am a senior at Interlake High School.

Hello. My name is Oscar. I had a big opportunity with Wheelchair Sports USA, and since the Wheelchair Nationals were in Spokane at the same time as Summer Study, I was not able to attend Summer Study. I am a Future Business Leader of America and serve as their state Vice President for the Northeast Region. I am a senior at Liberty High School in Spangle, WA.

My name is Jesus. I graduated from Highline High School in Burien. I am interested in languages and want to become a teacher for people speaking Spanish or English. At DO-IT, I saw sign language for the first time and am interested in learning that also. I plan to attend a two-year college and then transfer to a four-year school. I love music, especially ballads. I want to form my own band. I play both the guitar and drums.

Hi. I'm K.J. from Mt. Vernon, WA. I have a learning disability. I am a senior at Mt. Vernon High School where my favorite classes are science and math. I plan to go to college to become a meteorologist, because I have been interested in weather my whole life. I once saw a funnel cloud almost touch down when I lived on Camano Island, which was pretty cool. I like looking at maps and watching the Weather Channel. I also enjoy drawing maps, comics, and traveling. DO-IT has really helped me get a jump start on what I need to know to be successful in college.

Hi. My name is Taylor, and I am a senior at Issaquah High School. I have Asperger Syndrome, which affects me socially and makes it difficult to interact with people. I'm interested in geography and math, and, when I graduate, I plan to go to college and continue studying both of these subjects. I am also on the cross country team at my high school.

Hi. My name is Gabe. I am a senior at Woodinville High School, where my favorite subjects are music, English, and history. I play snare drum in the marching band, which is a lot of fun. I am missing the radius and ulna in both arms and the fibia and femur are fused together in both my legs, so basically I cannot straighten them. I am also 45% deaf. In the seventh grade, I began playing basketball; which ended up landing me on the local TV news, throwing a pitch at a Mariners game, and in a Seattle Times article. I was also on the Oprah Winfrey Show and Good Morning America. When I graduate, I plan to attend the UW and become a history teacher. DO-IT has helped me to advocate for myself and increase my communication skills with professors and other people in general.

Hi. I'm Sam. I graduated from Dartmoor High School in Woodinville, WA, where I enjoyed one-on-one support, which was very different from my experience at public high school. I take classes at Shoreline Community College. Horseback riding has been my hobby for many years. I am an active Eagle Scout with several Palms, and I volunteer at the Seattle Marathon every year. I also love to travel. I would like to go to school to become a therapeutic riding instructor. DO-IT has given me a support system for help when I need it.

My name is Shavonne. I was born with Spina Bifida. In my free time I love to read, write stories, and talk to my boyfriend and friends on my computer and on the phone. I am a freshman at Central Washington University. I plan to study biology with an emphasis in pre-med. It is my hope to then go on to medical school and become a podiatrist. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

Hello. My name is Kayla. I attend Bellevue Community College and study psychology. Eventually, I would like to transfer to the University of Washington. My disability is Central Core Disease (Muscular Dystrophy). This past year I spoke on student panels to high school students with disabilities about my experiences in high school and college. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

Hi everyone! My name is Bella, and I have Cerebral Palsy, which affects most of my muscles, including my eyes. I use quad canes, a bugsy walker (only for aerobic exercise), or a wheelchair, and I need enlarged visual materials to be able to read. I graduated from Nathan Hale High School where art, language arts, and drama were my favorite classes. My hobbies include babysitting, acting, reading, walking my dogs, and playing the piano. I'm part of the Seattle Public Theater summer youth program at the Bathhouse Theater and have acted in many plays. My career goals are to act in the theater, create art, and work in a daycare or a preschool. I may attend North Seattle, Shoreline, or Edmonds Community College.

Hey. My name is Marlen, and I have learning disabilities that affect my spelling, grammar, reading, and math. I graduated from Orcas Island High School. My favorite subject is science, and I would like to be a dentist. I enjoy swimming in the middle of the night at Cascade Lake and going to Mount Constitution. I love all music (with the exception of country!). I am currently working two jobs and plan to attend college next year. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

Hi. My name is Andrew. I graduated from Nathan Hale High School. My favorite classes were math, drama, and language arts. I learned the true meaning of responsibility from a U.S. history teacher who is a comical, reasonable, and a down-to-earth mentor. I also took part in the musical Moby Dick. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and playing soccer. I participated in the Youth Leadership Forum and was a dance intern at a Visual and Performing Arts Camp called Summer Fun. I attend college at the University of Portland and would like to study law, Spanish, acting, creative writing, and/or engineering. I hope to be fluent in Spanish and travel the world. I have Tourette Syndrome. DO-IT has helped me become more comfortable with not just my disabilities, but also the disabilities of others.

My name is Vishal. I graduated from high school where I was involved in journalism and radio production and was Associate Student Body President. I completed an internship with the UW Athletic Department/Women's Crew this past year. I am now involved in an all-day activity program for students with disabilities. We go on field trips and have picnics on Lake Washington. My career interests include doing data entry or being an office assistant. I like to play video games, watch TV (especially sports!), email, talk with people, and surf the 'Net. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

My name is Noah. I graduated from Newport High School where my favorite classes were U.S. history, world religion, video production, and photography. I was in link crew and croquet club and was involved in student government. Outside of school, I listen to a lot of music and go to concerts. I enjoy playing video games and basketball. I watch lots of sports on TV and know many sports facts. I also enjoy going to concerts and am on the Island Records Street Team. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. DO-IT is helping me get ready for college and live on my own. I attend the University of Washington and study communications and experimental media. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

My name is Kayla, and my disability is Cerebral Palsy. I graduated from Kentwood High School. I take classes at Green River Community College and am preparing for a career working with computers. I enjoy listening to music and hanging out with friends. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

Hi. My name is Daman, and I graduated from Klahowya Secondary School. I attend Western Washington University and am interested in computer science and business administration. I am the Program Coordinator of the DAMAN Project (Disability Awareness Moving Across the Nation). This year, I won the Central Kitsap Citizen of the Year Award for my efforts with DAMAN. I have Cerebral Palsy and am a member of many national disability organizations, including the Youth Advisory Committee of the National Council on Disability. I recently completed an internship through DO-IT's AccessSTEM program at Positive Solutions. I have also been a keynote speaker at many events and conferences. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2007.

Hey guys! My name is Andrew. I have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and a learning disability in reading and writing. Accommodations, like extra time on tests, are helpful. My favorite subjects are theater and music. I am a junior at Western Washington University (WWU), where I am majoring in musical theater. I have aspirations to be on Broadway someday, so keep your eyes and ears open! I have participated in WWU's mainstage production of Evita and traveled to Europe with my choir.

Hi. I am Lukas. My birth condition is called Amyoplasia Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. I attend Whitworth University, where I study business communication with a minor in music performance. In high school, I was in three year-round bands! I'm an absolute band nerd! I breathe music. Outside of school, I enjoy playing chess, going to the movies, playing my instrument, and hanging out with my friends, mother, and brother. I have learned so much about myself; my physical self (how to take care of my body) and my mental self (working habits and my best working environments). I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2006.

Hi, My name is Carrie. I am a student at Everett Community College. I hope to transfer to a four-year university. My current career path is sports psychology. Although I have a strong interest in audio production, I am not sure when or if I will pursue it.

Hello. My name is Amanda. I attend Columbia Basin College, and I am working toward an Associate's degree in art. I am looking forward to becoming an art teacher.

Hello to all!!! My name is Julie. I attend Everett Community College and am studying to become an elementary school teacher. I enjoy hanging out with friends, listening to music, playing on the computer, and reading. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2006.

My name is Maryann. I graduated with honors from Edmonds/Woodway High School. I attend Shoreline Community College, where I am working toward an Associate's degree. I plan to transfer to the University of Washington in a few years. I am active in 4H with a dog group. I enjoy river rafting, water skiing, and snow skiing. I was selected to be the Washington State Delegate for the Ticket To Work and Work Incentive program for Social Security. I attended a summit in Atlanta, Georgia and testified in Washington, D.C. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2006.

My name is Makenna. I have Cerebral Palsy and a learning disability. This fall is going to be my last quarter of Running Start at Whatcom Community College. After that, I am planning on participating work experiences to better decide a career direction. I might also take a cooking class. Outside of school I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.

My name is Ashley. I am currently attending community college in Florida. I like to volunteer at my local animal shelter (especially caring for and feeding all the cute cats), read, surf the web, talk on the phone, shop, dance, and listen to music. I was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome.

My name is Russell. I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and use a wheelchair. I am a junior at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma. I am pursuing a history major and a Spanish minor. In my spare time, I enjoy watching Mariners baseball, drawing, reading, playing video games, spending time outdoors and with my family.

My name is Blanca. I attend Columbia Basin Community College and plan to transfer to Eastern Washington University. I am thinking of becoming a child psychologist, because I enjoy working with children. I love to read, watch TV, and play on the computer. I was in an accident where I suffered a spinal cord injury, and I've used a wheelchair for four years. One of the things I enjoy about DO-IT is meeting people with similar and different disabilities who have gone on to do creative and interesting things with their lives. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2006.

My name is Patrick. I am a junior at Central Washington University majoring in computer science. I have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, which weakens my muscles over time.

Hi. My name is Justin. I attend the University of Arizona in Tuscon, where I was accepted in the Honors Pre-Business Major program. I enjoy swimming and keeping in touch with you online.

Hi. My name is Jamie. My extra-curricular activities are tennis and community service. I attend Central Washington University and am majoring in special education. I have learning disabilities in math, reading, and writing. I can type faster than I can write; a computer helps me get my thoughts written down. DO-IT gave me an understanding of what college is like and how to succeed in that environment.

My name is Skylor. I attend Centralia Community College. I enjoy working with people and plan to major in either psychology or earth science. I am a teacher's assistant in special education.

My name is Joshua. I attend Cascadia Community College. I enjoy baseball, swimming, wheelchair basketball, and track. I was born with Spina Bifida and use a wheelchair, but I can walk with forearm crutches. I would like to study for a career in elementary education. I was a DO-IT Intern at Summer Study 2006.

My name is Joshua. I come from La Push, WA. I am interested in video game programming. I joined my school track team and achieved personal records in three events.

My name is Tressa. My older sister Lacey was a '99 Scholar. DO-IT has created a support system that makes me succeed in the real world with a disability. I have specific language disabilities, which affect my comprehension and processing abilities, and I have chronic headaches. I am majoring in graphic design at Shoreline Community College, but I love taking science classes.

My name is Andrew and I am a junior at Washington State University, where I am majoring in hospitality business management. I really enjoy intramural sports, especially soccer.

Hi! My name is Senait. I attend the University of Washington, and I am majoring in health administration and pharmacy. In my free time I love to listen to music and travel.

Hi! My name is Natasha. I attend Yakima Valley Community College in Yakima, WA. I plan to transfer to Central Washington University and graduate with a degree in special education and a minor in deaf education. DO-IT has taught me that it is easy to interact with other people with disabilities and helped me stay focused on school.

My name is Amy. I graduated from dental assistant college and am planning to attend a four-year college to pursue dentistry. I have a learning disability that interferes with my reading and writing. I also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which interferes with many things at school and home.

Hello. My name is Rebecca. I have a learning disability. I worked at a nursing home in Stanwood, WA. I really like anime/manga (Japanese cartoons and comics). I also enjoy reading, playing on the computer, and baking.

Hello! My name is Saroj. I am a junior at Bellevue Community College. I have a learning disability. I am interested in becoming a social worker. I like working out, listening to music, dancing, hanging out with friends, and snowboarding. DO-IT has been a really good experience for me.

My name is Scott. I graduated from Shoreline Community College and am in my senior year at the University of Washington. I am majoring in political economy and history. In my spare time I play Magic: The Gathering. I am a proud member of the High Functioning Autism/Asperger community.

Hi. My name is Alexandra. I am a senior at the University of Washington, where I am majoring in biochemistry. I plan to get my Ph.D. and become a research scientist. I have a visual impairment; in class I use an assistive device called a JORDY, which is basically a set of digital binoculars that helps me see overheads and PowerPoint presentations. I have large print textbooks and get extra time to take tests. I currently work in a research lab on the UW campus studying gene expression and Muscular Dystrophy. DO-IT has helped me make professional connections, such as my Microsoft internship. I have made some good friends and have helped connect a few people to the program.

Hi. My name is Jared. I use my DO-IT laptop in my classes at Columbia Basin College where I am majoring in computer science.

My name is Rima. I am in my third year at the UW. I love it! I am hoping to double major in political science and communications. I have done research and studied global communications and geology. Other than school, I am hooked on Netflix.

Hello, I'm Carson. By this time next year I will be finished with my comparative literature degree at the UW-yes, I finally chose a major! Although there were some bumps along the way, they were beneficial bumps, allowing me to find the right path for myself. And, thanks in large part to the support of DO-IT, I've been able to be independent. Summer 2007, I worked as a Business Correspondence Intern for Clipper Navigation, the company that runs the Victoria Clipper. Where will I navigate next? Well, I'm working on that!

Hi. My name is Ryan. I am a soon-to-be graduate from Bellevue Community College (BCC) and am looking for an internship or entry-level position in the area of diversity, marketing, and development. I am a Washington State Youth Leadership Forum participant. I currently help on the committee for BCC Disability Access and Accommodation.

Died April 3, 2003, from a respiratory infection. He looked forward to earning a college degree and becoming a software engineer.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Died in his dorm room on February 18, 2004, after achieving his childhood dream of attending the University of Washington.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attends college in Portland, OR.

C7 quadriplegic, profoundly deaf, and respiratorily fragile
Would like to be an elementary school or math teacher.

Dyslexia and short-term memory defect
Attends Central Washington University, majoring in administration management.

Deaf
Attends the University of Washington.

Cerebral Palsy
Earned an Associate's degree in education at Everett Community College. Plans to transfer to Central Washington University to pursue a teaching degree in special education.

Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
Graduated from Seattle Pacific University where she studied to be a Spanish/English interpreter/translator.

Learning disability
Would like to become a history or science teacher.

Cerebral Palsy
Graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in political science. Completed three internships at the Department of Defense.

Blind
Attending Wenatchee Valley College, with plans to transfer to Washington State University and major in computer programming.

Learning disability
Majoring in political science and economics with honors distinction at the University of Oklahoma.

Cerebral Palsy
Working as People First Coordinator at the ARC of Snohomish County.

Cerebral Palsy
Graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. Attends Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA, working on a Master's degree. Married and expecting a baby in October 2007.

Visual impairment
Earned a Bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern Washington University. Working for CORD as a case manager.

Dyslexia and other learning differences
Graduated from Edmonds Cyberschool and attended Landmark College in Putney, VT. Attends Shoreline Community College. Directed photography on several short films and has earned two video production certificates.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Attended Central Washington University majoring in computer science and minoring in math.

Spina Bifida, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attended Tacoma Community College; majored in accounting and worked in the Admissions office.

Attended Seattle Central Community College.

Muscular Dystrophy
Graduated from Big Bend Community College and was interested in a career in computer-aided design or video game programming. Passed away in March 2005.

Learning disability
Earned a computer specialist Associate's degree from Spokane Falls Community College. Working in the IT department of Numerica Credit Union.

Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Attended Seattle Central Community College, majoring in web design; planning to complete an Associate's degree and transfer to a four-year college.

Cerebral Palsy and learning disabilities Attends Shoreline Community College, WA. Would like to run a social club for people with physical disabilities.

Learning disability
Attended Skagit Valley College.

Spina Bifida
Attending the Evergreen State College in Tacoma and completing a Bachelor's degree in liberal arts. Studying to become a child life specialist and working at the Langston-Hughes program for youth.

Brain injury
Completed a Bachelor's degree in applied math from the University of Idaho. Beginning working towards earning a Master's degree in industrial technology.

Cerebral Palsy
Taking classes at Mesa Community College. Interested in exercise and dance and is taking classes in Hip Hop and Salsa. Also taking pilates and yoga. Has a volunteer job at the Salvation Army.

Learning disability
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. Currently teaching high school math.

Mobility impairment
Attended South Puget Sound Community College, majoring in accounting.

Visual impairment
Attended the Indiana School for the Blind and the University of Notre Dame with majors in economics and computer applications.

Ataxia Telangiectasia
Died on April 25, 2006. Graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor's degree in biology and geology.

Blind
Earned a Bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with a major in information systems and a minor in computer science. Currently works as an IT Applications Developer and Software Accessibility Consultant for the State of Nebraska.

Cerebral Palsy
Studied abroad in Dublin and Paris; graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's degree in political science (Magna Cum Laude). Graduating from law school at the University of San Francisco in December. Currently interning with the San Francisco Public Defender.

Blindness
Hopes to attend computer or radio broadcasting college.

Traumatic Brain Injury
Completed an Associate's degree in integrated studies at Cascadia Community College in Bothell, WA. Currently attending the University of Washington, pursuing a major in anthropology with a minor in disability studies. Joined an archeology project near Republic, WA, in August 2007.

Glaucoma
Attended the University of New Orleans to pursue a degree in psychology.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia
Attended Muskingum College in Ohio.

Cerebral Palsy
Earned an Associate's degree and works at the Federal Aviation Administration as an office administrator.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Attended Fort Valley State University, majoring in biology.

Learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Completed a Bachelor's degree at the University of Alberta with majors in physics and mathematical sciences. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in economics and Christian theology, while working at the University of Alberta as Associate Vice President of Student Life. Attended World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany.

Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor's degree in informatics and dance. Working as an Information Management Leadership Associate at Washington Mutual corporate office.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), communication disorder
Plans to attend Olympic College to study integrated multimedia.

Tourette Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Panic Disorder
Majoring in mechanical engineering at Seattle University.

Mobility impairment
Attended the Rochester Institute of Technology to study physics.

Blind
Graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. Owns a health and wellness business.

Epilepsy
Attended Bellevue Community College and working at Target as a customer service helper.

Earned an Associate's degree in design drafting and a mechanical design certificate from Green River Community College; working towards an architectural and civil drafting degree.

Spina Bifida with Upper Motor Neuron Dysfunction
Graduated with a Ph.D. from the University of Denver's Graduate School of International Studies in political theory and international politics.

Dyslexia
Sales manager at Verizon Wireless. Married.

Severe hearing loss
Graduated from University of New Haven with a Master's degree in business administration and University of Connecticut as an economics major. Currently working as a manager for a family business in Connecticut. Looking forward to a new career in investment banking.

Blind
Attended University of Utah and was pursuing a career in engineering when he died in 2001 after a battle with cancer.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Dyslexia, and Dysgraphia
Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor's degree. Majored in microbiology and minored in computer science and chemistry. Working as a molecular microbiologist for Midwest Research Institute in Florida.

Brain tumor
Attended Eastern Connecticut State University and was majoring in computer science with plans to pursue a career in computer programming.

Hearing impairment
Attended Minnesota State University Moorhead majoring in graphic communications with an emphasis in multimedia design. Co-author of several books and articles.

Deaf
Attended the National Technical Institute for the Deaf and aspires to be a veterinarian, doctor, or marine biologist.

Cerebral Palsy
Attended San Diego State University, studying political science and interior design with an interest in designing accessible homes.

Cerebral Palsy
Earned a Doctoral degree in genetics and molecular biology from Iowa State University. Began a post-doctoral fellowship in exercise physiology this fall.

Blind
Graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor's degree in computer science and is now production manager for TecAccess LLC, an accessibility consulting firm that specializes in software and web accessibility.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), learning disability
Completed an Associate's degree. Attends a university in a graphic design program. Works as a freelance deco designer for clubs.

Blind
Earned a Bachelor's degree. Majored in information technology and minored in scientific and technical communications from the University of Minnesota, Crookston. Pursuing a career in assistive technology and working on an AmeriCorps project.

Attention Deficit Disorder, learning disability
Works in a technical support position at Diamond Multimedia.

Psoriatic Arthritis
Plans to attend Shoreline Community College.

Dyslexia
Studied architecture, carpentry, and fish and wildlife at Highline Community College.

Learning disability
Attended Boise State University.

Deaf
Works at Washington Energy and plans to attend a community college to pursue a degree in manufacturing.

Hearing impairment
Earned a Bachelor's degree in biology and speech and hearing sciences from Whitman College. Completed an Au.D. degree at the University of Washington and works as a pediatric audiologist at Children's Hospital in Seattle.

Mobility impairment
Earned a Bachelor's degree, with a major in public relations and a minor in political science, from Arizona State University. Working for State Farm Insurance.

Spinal cord injury, Quadraplegia
Earned Associate's degree and works in the information technology field.

Cerebral Palsy, learning disabilities
Attended the University of North Dakota. Works as a remote troubleshooter in the Technical Service department at the Prentke Romich Company. Lectures on augmentative and alternative communication.

Undiagnosed Severe Neuropathy
Interests include biology, business, and bioinformatics. Volunteers in related fields. Married.

Learning disability
Earned an Associate's degree from Pierce Community College. Works as a shop supervisor for Pacific Office Automation.

Health impairment, Nervous System Dysmorphia, and Congenital Scoliosis
Studied physics, biology, mathematics, and computers at the University of Washington. Currently living in Japan and pursuing a technology career.

Muscular Dystrophy
Worked at Columbia Industries in Kennewick, WA. Died on October 24, 2003.

Dyslexia
Graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Married and has a baby.

Visual impairment
Earned a Bachelor's degree in psychology and chemistry from Oregon State University (OSU) and a Master's of business administration in information technology management from the University of Phoenix. Currently Chief Technology Officer and Director of Information Services for the OSU College of Business.

Stroke, partial paralysis
Completed a Bachelor's degree in social work with a minor in applied psychology at Eastern Washington University. Works for ShelterCare with mentally ill homeless adults and at the Child Center with mentally ill and emotionally disturbed children. Married.

Hearing impairment
Completed a Bachelor's degree in biology from Washington State University and earned a Master's degree in physical therapy from Eastern Washington University. Works at Providence Hospital in Portland, OR, as an acute care physical therapist and takes care of her son. Received a cochlear implant this year.

Hearing impairment
Working on a Bachelor's degree in computer forensics at Crowder College; then will transfer to Missouri State Southern University. Working in Nevada, MO, as a bus driver to fund his education.

Health and mobility impairment
Graduated with computer information technology degree.

Visual impairment
Attending Portland State University with a major in business administration and information systems.

Cerebral Palsy
Developing a cooperative group home.

My name is Sheryl Burgstahler, and I am the founder and Director of DO-IT. I have a husband, Dave, and a son, Travis, who are both dedicated DO-IT volunteers. I have a Master's degree in mathematics, with a strength in computer science, and a Ph.D. in higher education. I am the UW Director of Accessible Technology Services and an Affiliate Associate Professor in Education at the University of Washington. DO-ITcombines my personal, academic, and professional interests.

I'm Dan Comden. When not serving as a technical nerd for DO-IT, I manage the Access Technology Lab (ATL) at the University of Washington. At the ATL we work directly with students, faculty, and staff with disabilities who need to access computing resources.

My name is Lyla Crawford. I am a Counselor/Coordinator for DO-IT. I work in the Spokane office. I have a Master's degree in developmental psychology. I have a husband, Shawn, and a son, Joshua.

My name is Doug Hayman. I'm the technology specialist for DO-IT Scholars. When not at work, I play guitar, hike, and hang out with friends.

My name is Mike Lewis, and I work at DO-IT in the summer. I have a Master's degree in special education, and I am beginning a teaching position working with high school students who have severe disabilities. My hobbies include traveling, cooking, and doing anything outdoors!

Hi. My name is Lisa Stewart and I am a Counselor/Coordinator for DO-IT. I attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point majoring in psychology. I enjoy working with and learning from all the amazing youth and young adults that I have crossed paths with over the years. I enjoy a good conversation, music, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.

My name is Terry Thompson. I am a Technology Specialist for DO-IT. I also have served as Coordinator of Assistive and Information Technology at North Carolina State University and as Coordinator of the Computer Learning Center at Independence, the independent living center in Lawrence, KS. When I am not working, you can usually find me hiking in the mountains, playing my guitar, or spending quality time with my family.