Hi. My name is Tasha and I am 17 years old. I am going to be a senior in high school in Washington state this fall. My favorite hobbies are playing games, shopping, talking on the phone, boys, animals, and collecting cards. My disability is Cerebral Palsy.

I am Ryan, 16 years old. I live in Washington. I will be a junior in high school this year. I have Cerebal Palsy, and use a walker and an electric wheelchair for school. I love computers and math. I am also beginning to get interested in CADD (Computer Aided Drafting Design). I hope to go to college also. My hobbies include the Internet, fixing/working on computers, video games, role-playing, swimming, and launching rockets.

My name is Nora and I will be a senior in high school in Oregon this year. I have been using a computer most of my life. I have Cerebal Palsy. It affects my lower body and to some extent my hands. I enjoy swimming playing guitar and leaning new things.

Hello, my name is Brian. I am 17 years old. I am a Virgo (B-Day Sept. 21, 1982) and will be a senior in Washington state this year. My hobbies include videogames and hanging out with my friends.

Hi. My name is Jamie. I am 16 years old and am going to be a junior in high school in Washington state. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. My favorite class is physical education. I plan to attend Washington State University. I plan to study something in the medical field. My hobbies include playing softball, hanging out with friends, and riding horses.

Hi. I am Kasey and I am 17 years of age. I will be in the 11th grade high school in Washington state. My favorite classes are history and science. My hobbies are playing high school football, basketball, running, and participating in the ASB club. I am planning on attending a university, where I would major in psychology and early childhood development, and getting a medical degree in psychology. I spend much of my time working, and doing odd jobs for my neighbors in my neighborhood.

My name is Stephanie. I am 16 years old. I am visually impaired. I will be entering the eleventh grade in high school in Washington. I plan to go to Eastern Washington University and would like to be a math teacher or grade school teacher. I love computers-well, most of the time. I like to listen to most types of music. I love to swim, ride bikes, and ride horses.

Hello. I am Nathan. I live in Washington. I am a Boy Scout. My favorite academic subjects are science, history, and technology. I am going to a home school resource center. There I can access computers and the Internet. No, none of my "classes" are on the Internet. I am home-schooled there and my mother is my primary teacher. I take one class each trimester at high school. I have been taking the Computer Aided Drafting course there. I enjoy bike riding. I have been on the DO-IT Pals list for about a year. I have Dyslexia.

Hello. This is Crys and I am 15 years of age. I'm a junior in high school in Washington state. My disability is something that I was born with-I'm hearing impaired. I love volleyball, basketball, drumming, horseback riding, and drawing. I have been a sport player for three years. I have been drumming for six years and have been on the drumset for three years. I finished my fifth portrait in drawing last month! I plan to go to Spokane Community College, then transfer to Stanford in California. I dream to become a teacher for the handicapped.

My name is Roy. I will be attending Grays Harbor College, in Washington, as a freshman this fall. My disability is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I am interested in science, computers, and computer-aided drafting. This summer I was an intern at SafeHarbor.com. I designed wheelchair ramps that were built at my high school and church. I am an Eagle Scout and have been class president. I enjoy radio-controlled models and my hovercraft. My future is uncertain, but my hopes are high. DO-IT will help me on my way.

Hey! My name is Kathy and I am 17 years old. I'm going to be a senior in high school in the coming year. My major area of interest is writing. My hobbies are computer games such as solitaire and minesweeper. My career goal is to become a nurse or writer. In DO-IT, I like the different field trips I went on as a Scholar.

My name is David, I'm 18 years old, and I plan to attend Seattle Central Community College in the fall. I enjoy mathematics, map navigating, and being a referee or a controller of some activity or sport. My area of focus is a specialized monthly dominoes circuit. The DO-IT program has been especially helpful by allowing me to see exactly what college life is like from perspectives I could not obtain by myself, such as living in a dorm or going through Disabled Student Services.

My name is J.W., I'm 17, and I'm going into my senior year in high school in Washington state. My main area of interest in school is computer technology. I learned about computers and also how to build Web pages. My hobbies are using the computer, watching sports, and playing video games. I am interested in a career in computer-aided design or video game programming. The thing I like most about DO-IT is that it gives me more of a feel for college life such as living in the dorms.

Hi. My name is Pat. I live in Washington state. I'm 19 years old. This year will be my first year in college at Eastern Washington University, where I will be majoring in Liberal Arts. I am also interested in having a computer science networking major. My hobbies are talking on the phone and playing football.

Hello. My name is Zachary. I am 17 years old and will be a junior in high school in Washington. I have a very rare genetic syndrome named Freeman Sheldon-Syndrome. This syndrome is also known as the "Whistling Face Syndrome" and characteristically includes a small whistling mouth, a flat mask-like face, club feet, joint contractures usually involving the fingers and hands, and under-development of the cartilage of the nose. I am very interested in computer technology. I also enjoy watching a lot of television shows such as "Buffy." I love to go on the Internet and check my e-mail, and look for pictures of my favorite bands. I like to listen to pop-genre music. My favorite are Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson, 98 Degrees, BBMak, O-Town, Backstreet Boys, LFO, 'Nsync, and more.

My name is Lacey. I live in Washington. I am 18 years old. I have Cerebral Palsy and some specific learning disabilities. I will be a senior in high school in the fall. For my DO-IT and Junior/Senior project, my friend, Veronica, and I have started our own business making and selling soap. Our business name is Spinning Wheels & Co. We sell our soap at the Fremont Market and we also sell it at a coffee shop in Wallingford. Besides earning money our goal is to help the community interact with disabled people in business. My hobbies are to ride horses, ride my bicycle, collect rocks, and do art.

My name is Wolfgang. I'm going to be a freshman at the University of Washington this fall, where I hope to study physics and writing. I like to snowboard, bike, play hacky-sack, and READ! I have a learning disability. The DO-IT program has taught me to understand and respect people with other disabilities and also has been amazingly encouraging about my future plans in college!

Hi. My name is Tynesha; I graduated from high school on June 7th, 2000. I live in Washington, and I am 18 years old. My future plans are to attend Seattle Central Community College in the fall to study sign language for four years then transfer to the UW as a junior for three years to get my masters in education. Thereafter I might teach in Japan for a little while or get a job in signing. My hobbies are reading, shopping, talking and hanging out with friends. I also love to write poetry which I hope to one day have my own collection of poems published. One of the greatest things I have come across in my life is DO-IT. The reason I say this is beacause you meet some of the best people you will ever meet in your life and they are always there to help, talk, or just listen.

Hi. My name is Maggie. I live in Florida. I will be a senior this year in high school. I have a learning disability. In my spare time I participate in my high school's flag corps and in Winterguard. I am also involved in High School/High Tech and the Beta Club. I have a summer internship at NASA. When I graduate from high school, I hope to major in chemical engineering. Working on the computer has helped me in school and in everyday activities. DO-IT lets me see what college is like and what is expected of me.

My name is Emily and I am from Florida. I am 17 years old and this fall I might attend community college in Arizona. My disability is Cerebral Palsy and I get around in my power wheelchair. I use Power Secretary and a laptop computer at school. Some of my hobbies include reading mythology and science fiction, surfing the Net, and e-mailing friends.

Hi everyone. My name is Justin. I live in the Central Adirondacks in New York state. I am 18 years old and am going to be a freshman at Paul Smiths College, majoring in Ecology/Environmental Technologies. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. My hobbies are hiking and mountain climbing. One of my goals is to climb all 46 highest peaks in the world. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

My name is Brian. I live in California. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. This fall I will be a freshman at the University of Washington. I want to major in computer science and minor in business. I have participated in many sports. For example, when I was young, I played little league, karate, and track and field. My favorite sport is baseball. I also have my own Web site. My motto is "Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something."

My name is Jessica and I'll be attending Sante Fe Community College in New Mexico this fall. My disability is Dyslexia. I enjoy drama. My hobbies are playing on the computer and hanging out with family and friends.

My name is David. I am from Oregon, and I am going to be a freshman at Grinnell College in Iowa this fall. I have one younger sister and one wonderful dog. I am an active member of my local Unitarian Youth Group and the MAC Club teen committee. I have congenital stationary night blindness as well as some motor deficiencies. I have interests in physics and chemistry. I am also interested in accessibility! I have an Accessibility Guide at my Web site. My hobbies include watching sports and surfing around on the Internet. I use a laptop at school to type all my work because I have poor handwriting. I couldn't survive without it. I hope that DO-IT will ease my transition to college and continue to support me through college and through the rest of life. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

My name is David (Buddy). I'm from Alaska and I will be a freshman at the University of Alaska-Anchorage this fall. I plan on majoring in a sports field. I have strong interests in computers and science. My disability is quadriplegia. I like baseball and hanging out with my friends, and I think "TV rocks."

My name is John Paul and I live in Montana. I will be a sophomore at the University of Montana, majoring in Biology. I like to do a lot of outdoor sports like skiing, hiking, biking, and mountain climbing. I'm deaf. I lost my hearing when I was 11 from a sickness. I'm a nice guy. I get along well with others. I'm also funny. I enjoy math, science, English, and history, but foreign language classes are kind of hard. I want to be a dentist after college.

My name is Ivan. I live in Maryland. I will be attending St. Mary's College of Maryland in the fall. My disabilities are Cerebral Palsy and a learning disability. I have interests in biology, chemistry, and physics. I was involved in the Mock Trial, Latin, and Key clubs in high school. In my spare time I enjoy watching baseball and listening to music.

My name is Dustin and I live in Indianna. I will be a sophomore at Ball State University in the fall, majoring in physical education. I have Dyslexia, which affects my spelling the most. I enjoy baseball, basketball, running, volleyball, and swimming.

Hi! My name is Jessie. I am going to be in a senior in high school in Washington state. I have Dyslexia and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). My Dyslexia slows my reading speed down and also makes writing difficult. This means I have to allot more time to complete school work and tests. I am interested in foreign languages and medicine. I am on my school's cross-country and track team. Running helps me reduce the stress which life creates. I enjoy ballet. I have been dancing my entire life and hope to pursue it in conjunction with my other endeavors in a collegiate setting. My philosophy is to not allow my disability to hold me down and instead focus on finding alternative methods, learning from it, and compensating in other areas. I use computers every day for school. I use Dragon Dictate software to expedite my writing. My spoken grammar in significantly better than my written. Last year I began to learn about digital video. I made two videos for school projects where I learned some editing skills. Thank you DO-IT for this opportunity in the program. I have gained and achieved so much in these past years. I am now more confident academically.

My name is Chris. I am 17 and live in Washington. I have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Dyslexsia, and Dysgraphia. I will be a senior in high school this fall. I enjoy chatting, hanging out with friends, playing pool, and cracking jokes.

Hi. My name is Arnell. I will be a senior in high school in Washington. My disability is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and I don't remember things that well. I enjoy math. In my spare time I like listening to Prince's music and doing stunts on my bike. I am getting experience working with graphic arts, a career I might pursue in college. The computer and the Internet help me do school work.

My name is Eddie. I will be attending Spokane Falls Community College in Washington this fall. I am also involved in Future Homemakers of America (FHA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). I want to become a teacher so I can help kids that have the same problems that I have.

My name is Chanon. I live in Wisconsin. I attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, majoring in psychology, and with a possible minor in English. My disability is Cerebral Palsy. Some of my interests are writing short works and poems and performing modern and ballet dance. I received four different writing awards on short pieces that I have composed. Last year, I was given a dance scholarship to go to the Cleveland Ballet Dancing Wheels adult workshop held in Ohio. DO-IT is a wonderful program for students like myself, who have disabilities and are seriously considering higher education.

My name is Justin and I graduated from high school in 1999. I live in Washington. After taking a year off I will be going to college. At home, I like to play computer games and go online and talk to my friends. I like to go for walks and go bowling. I also like to go camping and fishing. I would like to become a computer programmer. My disability is Cerebral Palsy.

Hello. My name is Reginald and I have Attention Deficit Disorder. ADD makes it hard for me to pay attention and stay focused on whatever I am doing. I am 18 years old and I live in Georgia. I like to talk to girls, swim, play soccer, be in the band, and, most of all, make people laugh. There's nothing better than a well-placed joke. I am a sophomore at Fort Valley State University, majoring in biology. This summer I am working as a lifeguard for Children's Friends Daycare.

My name is Michael; I am entering my second year at the University of Alberta. I'm working toward a science degree, with plans to become a pediatric psychiatrist. I am 18 years old. My disabilities are learning disabilities (LD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), neuromotor deficits, central auditory processing difficulties, Dysgraphia, and Dyslexia. My interests include computers, video production, other multimedia, disability issues and advocacy, behavioral sciences, public speaking, debate, having fun with friends, writing, drawing comic strips, dancing, and singing. My word to the wise is: Don't block your time, it is your inspiration; time is very precious, use it wisely, Godspeed. I was an Intern in Summer Study '00.

My name is Nichole. I live in Washington. I will be enrolling as a freshman at Evergreen State College this fall. I will be majoring in radio broadcasting. I love swimming, waterskiing, painting, and talking. I have Dwarfism, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Metatrophic Dysplasia. I also have no cartilage in any of my joints, so yes it's very painful. I am in an electric wheelchair, but I can walk. I enjoy astronomy and cosmopology. I am bilingual in English, French, and ASL (American Sign Language). This summer I have been volunteering at the Sumner Family Center. DO-IT helps give my physical independence and college experience.

My name is Andrew and I have a mobility impairment. I have a weakness and lack of control on my left side, especially my left hand. I live in Pennsulvania. I enjoy programming, writing and reading literature, photography, and music. I will be majoring in physics at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, where I am a sophomore.

Hi. My name is Jennifer. My disability is blindness. I live North Dakota and attend the University of North Dakota. I am a sophomore, majoring in early childhood education. Some things I enjoy doing are reading, going to movies, and hanging out with my Tri Delt sorority sisters. DO-IT enables me to keep in contact with those I have met.

Hi. My name is Trent. I attend Bellevue Community College, in Washington, as a freshman this fall. I recently finished three computer classes and made a Web site in the Internet class. I enjoy watching and playing sports, playing video games, and surfing the Internet. I won the Seattle Youth Hall of Fame Award in 1998 which recognizes Seattle area youth for their services, courage, creativity, and enterprise. My disability is seizures. I was an Intern in Summer Study '99.

My name is Ben and I am a quadriplegic due to a football accident. I attend Green River Community College in Washington. I am studying for a degree in mechanical design drafting. My hobbies are watching sports, working out, and listening to reggae and classic rock music.

My name is Michael and I hail from Colorado. I have Spina Bifida and Upper Motor Neuron Dysfunction. When I'm not found on my computer (either playing or doing homework), I'm eating; sleeping; playing with my black Labrador Retrievers, Rosemary and Wallace; or listening to music. I regularly attend various cultural and academic events, such as speeches, drumming sessions, and other fun diversionary experiences at Colorado College. I will be an as-yet-undeclared sophomore leaning towards a history-philosophy major (and, if I'm lucky and time permits it, a comparative literatures one as well). I received one of 40 Boettcher awards for Colorado in 1999. That means free schooling (YES!!!). I was an Intern in Summer Study '99.

My name is Karyn. I graduated from high school in Washington this year. Right now I am working as a sales consultant for Qwest. My learning disability is Dyslexia. My interests are roller-blading, playing computer games, talking in chat rooms, and playing soccer and basketball. I collect giraffes, of which I have several hundred.

Hello. My name is Steven. I graduated from Trumbull High School in Connecticut. I will be attending the University of Connecticut with a possible major in computer science. I have a severe hearing loss. I played soccer for my school. I also play computer and board games.

Hi. My name is Keaton. I'm 22 years old and live in Alaska, I'm blind. This fall I will be a sophomore at the University of Utah. I like anything scientific and I am looking at a major in engineering. My hobbies include collecting key chains, listening to music, and talking to people. I have found my membership in DO-IT to be empowering. The DO-IT experience helps liberate my mental functions from becoming stagnant or self-limiting. Thanks to DO-IT I have assimilated the thought patterns, "I can DO-IT" and "I will DO-IT!" In addition, interfacing with other DO-IT entities helps me synthesize strategies pertaining to how I am going to DO-IT. DO-IT ROCKS!

My name is David. All my friends call me Trek. I am 20 and a college student at Eastern Washington University, majoring in microbiology. In what little free time I have I like to sleep, watch TV, play on my computer, and hang out with friends in the dorm. I hope to one day get a Ph.D. in either bacteriology or virology and teach at the college. I was an Intern at Summer Study '99.

My name is Daniel and I'm 20 years old. I live in Connecticut. In 1990, I was in a bicycle accident in which I hit my head. My head was X-rayed and a brain tumor was found. After an operation to remove the tumor, I could do absolutely nothing. Now I can do almost anything that other kids can do, except that my balance is a little bit off. I love computers. I taught myself programming when I was ten and I like making programs in Visual Basic. I am now a junior at Eastern Connecticut State University where I am majoring in computer science. Someday I hope to get a job doing computer programming.

My name is Maria. I'm from Maine, born in 1980. I am deaf, profoundly deaf. I will be in my second year at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, in Rochester, New York. I like to play softball and volleyball and to read Harlequin romance books and mysteries. My interests are in mathematics and science and I want to be a veterinarian, doctor, or marine biologist. Even though I am deaf, I must believe that I can do it and try it.

My name is Rebecca. I was born in California and I am a sophomore at San Diego State. I am working towards a major in political science and a minor in journalism. I've had Cerebral Palsy since birth, affecting my limb motion, hearing, and eyesight. My hobbies include hanging out with my friends, listening to music, writing lyrics, and reading.

My name is Travis and I am blind. I live on a farm in Nebraska. When I am at home, I usually help on the farm with feeding our hogs or with the irrigation of our corn. I was an Intern in the summer of 1998 with DO-IT. Last summer and this summer I worked as a computer consultant intern for the state of Nebraska. This fall I will be a sophomore at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, majoring in computer science and will possibly minor in accounting or finance.

I am Dana from Massachusetts. I like to cruise the 'Net, play soccer, swim, play volleyball, and play my bass. I will be a sophomore this fall at Landmark College in Vermont. I want to do something with computers and graphic design as a career. I have ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and LD (learning disability) which makes it hard for me to write and understand certain things. My best subjects are science, math, and history. My worst subject is English.

My name is David and I attend Eastern Oregon State College. My particular disability is "full" Albinism, which includes lack of pigment in the hair, skin, and eyes. Consequently, I am extremely sensitive to light and burn easily in the sun. I also have a vision loss which came in the Albinism packet; I have the approximate acuity of 20/200, which can make life interesting at times. For hobbies, I like computers, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and playing video games.

My name is Katrina. I'm a senior at Augustana College, double-majoring in English and art. I was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes when I was six years old, but I try not to let it slow me down. I have always enjoyed sports and have taken dance lessons since I was three years old. I have completed two half-marathons and two triathlons. I hope to continue to improve at the activities in which I am involved and never let my disability infringe upon the abilities I posess. I was an Intern in Summer Study '99.

My name is Jesse. I am a junior at the University of North Dakota. Some of my interests are computer graphics, sound design, and the Internet. Some fun stuff I like are biking, cross-country skiing, listening to and playing rock with my guitar, and playing computer games like Doom. I was an Intern in Summer Study '97.

My name is CJ and I currently reside in Oregon. I have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) with some learning disabilities in English and spelling. I am currently employed by Diamond Multimedia, a large computer hardware manufacturer, providing technical support over the phone. I hope in the future to use Diamond's tuition reimbursement program to get my college degree. I worked in the DO-IT camps and as an Intern at Summer Study during the summer of '97. During 1998, I worked at DO-IT summer camps, the UW Adaptive Technology Lab, and DO-IT Summer Study as a paid staff member. I enjoy reading, talking online, playing computer games, and using the Internet.

My name is Wes. I am quadriplegic and use a wheelchair. In my spare time I like to hang out with my friends, draw, listen to music, play video games, and take walks. I will be a senior at Central Washington University this fall. I would like to pursue computer animation as a career.

I'm Blondie... a.k.a. Jorja and I'm a senior at Southern Illinois University of Carbondale where my major is recreational therapy. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a wheelchair. My Cerebral Palsy does not stop me at all. I love to travel. Some of my activities include rock climbing, kayacking, camping, waterskiing, and wheelchair basketball. The past two summers I have been a camp counselor. DO-IT has taught me to be involved with what I am most passionate about... never settle for less. I was an Intern at Summer Study '97.

Hi. I am Shawn. I attend Big Bend Community College in Washington state. I'm quadriplegic and I use a wheelchair. I hope to become a computer designer. My hobbies include sports, computer, music, and reading. I think the Internet is one of the neatest things the computer industry has made yet. You can learn a whole lot on the World Wide Web. DO-IT is the best thing going. I was an Intern at Summer Study '97.

My name is Jeremy. I like computers, sports, and working on cars. I attend Spokane Falls Community College in Washington state. I have a brain injury from a bicycle accident.

My name is Matthew I attend the University of Washington. I am undecided about my major, but it will have something to do with business. I have a disability called Epidermolysis Bullosa. I don't make enough of a thing called collagen that helps hold skin cells together. I hope to major in computer science. I'd like to design or program software for Nintendo or Microsoft. I like to play video and computer games, listen to music, and hang out with my friends. I was an Intern at Summer Study '97 and worked in the summer of '98 as paid staff for DO-IT. I won the Seattle Youth Hall of Fame Award in 1996. That's basically me.

My name is Bill and I live in Oregon with my mom, dad, and a dog named Chester Manly. I have Cerebral Palsy and very limited use of my left hand. Luckily, I can still do many things. I raise pigs, ride horses, go tubing behind the boat, and ride four wheelers at the Oregon Dunes. My biggest interest is in animal science, and I am particularly interested in the great apes and zoo vet science. I also enjoy computers. I attended Rogue Community College last year. DO-IT has given me the opportunity to have a wonderful computer at home (which helps me tremendously with school work!), and has opened the door to the world through the Internet. My DO-IT summer experiences helped me gain the knowledge I needed to continue my education after high school.

Hi! My name is Rachel. My disabilities are end-stage renal failure and hearing loss. I had a kidney transplant. I enjoy biology, English, reading, and psychology. I attend Columbia Basin Community College in the Tri-Cities, WA. I also got married last year. Having a computer and access to the Internet helps me research and explore career options. I'm very glad to be a part of DO-IT. It's been an experience I will never forget!

I'm Anthony from North Dakota. I have Cerebral Palsy. I use a wheelchair and a speech synthesizer. I have been helped by technology, and I want to help others like me use technology. I thank DO-IT for pointing me towards this career. I was a DO-IT Intern at Camp Courage in 1995. My long-term goal is to become a developer of special technology like speaking devices. I was an Ambassador for Prentke Romich and I work at the University of North Dakota.

Hi! My name is Maria and I'm from Washington. My disability of post-polio requires me to wear a leg brace to make walking easier. Last June I graduated from the University of Washington with a BS in Speech and Hearing Sciences. Now I am at Clark College in a program for computer networking. This summer I have an internship with Deal-it-up, a new e-commerce company. Having a computer has helped me a lot, especially with arranging my classes, and rides with Dial-A-Ride, finding jobs, communicating with professors, doing my homework, and much more!

My name is Travis. I recently finished my third year at Utah State University in Utah, pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science. My primary computer science interests are software engineering, object-oriented design and programming, operating system design, and computer language interpretation and compilation. I am a member of the Free Software and Linux Club, and have been using the Linux operating system for roughly a year now. Right now I work two part-time jobs as a software engineer. I hope to continue working in software development after I graduate, hopefully dealing with Linux and the Python Programming Language. The nature of my disability includes various health impairments, orthopedic problems with my ankles, and a form of achondroplasic dwarfism. DO-IT has helped me realize that others face challenges similar to mine.

My name is Sherri. I am visually impaired. Last summer I graduated from Southern Oregon University in Oregon, with a major in psychology and a minor in hotel, restaurant, and resort management. One of my favorite times in college was when four other people and myself talked about our disabilities to an audience of college students. Right now I am taking time off to raise my child who was born this year. I am interested in psychology, math, genetics, Spanish, management, and the Internet. For fun I like to swim, play basketball, watch movies, listen to music and more. I was an Intern at Summer Study '98.

I am Nguyen and I work at the Deseret Industries Donation Center in Washington. In 1992, I suffered a gunshot wound to the right hemisphere of my head which paralyzed the left side of my body. I use a one-handed keyboard. I have lived many places, but I like Washington the best. I won the Seattle Youth Hall of Fame Award in 1996. I was an Intern at Summer Study '00.

My name is Jen and I live in California. My friends and I organized and developed a nonprofit support group for teens with disabilities that largely operates on-line. I plan to go back to college eventually, but for now I work as a Systems Administrator at an Internet Service Provider my friends own. I also do contract work as a Web Developer. My disability is an undiagnosed severe neuropathy.

Hi. My name is Kris. I recently earned a Bachlors degree at Oregon State University where I studied psychology and chemistry. I am now working with a company I helped start called Nexus Information Security Solutions. We help businesses around the country protect their computer systems and assist them in determining who was responsible if they are attacked. I have a visual impairment. I still spend part of my summers working with the DO-IT program as an instructor and tech support assistant. I worked for DO-IT at Camp Courage in 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2000; at Camp Easter Seal in Colorado in 1998; at Camp Fairlee Manor (Easter Seals) in Maryland in 2000; at Camp Angelos (Easter Seals) in Oregon in 2000; and at the 1995-98 Summer Studies. In my free time I enjoy hiking, skiing, sailing, and music.

Hello! My name is Rachel. I will be a senior at Eastern Washington University this fall. I am studying to become a speech therapist. My disability occurred in 1989, when I was 12. I had a stroke which paralyzed the right half of my body. I now have a limp and my right hand does not work very well. I am interested in the life sciences and anything that has to do with people. I enjoy horseback riding, writing, hanging out with friends, dancing, playing on the computer, and just having a good time! I've worked at Battelle Labs for four summers and I was an Intern at DO-IT Summer Study '95. Being in DO-IT has helped me in school and definitely at work!

Hello. My name is Katie. Yep that's right! I got married to Ryan on September 4th, 1999! I graduated from Washington State University in 1999 with a B.S. in biology and am currently attending Eastern Washington University for my Masters in physical therapy. I should finish in December, 2001. Can't wait to be done with school! I will have my first internship in September. I love what I am learning. I'm the only deaf person in my class and it has truly been a positive experience working with the staff and interpreters. I worked for DO-IT as a Summer Study assistant in 2000.

Hi. My name is Ryan. This year I will be a senior at Seattle University, in Washington state, studying business and finance. After celebrating my 21st birthday in Las Vegas, I went to Australia for a month and a half. I work at Nordstrom's in the boys department. My disabilities are Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disability in English. I love snowboarding and I have been to the Alps in Switzerland and I can say with confidence, "Utah rules!"DO-IT has enabled me to make a lot of great friends.

My name is Randy. I graduated from The Evergreen State College in Washington state with a concentration in computer science. I was an Intern at Summer Study '95 and completed a co-op with Weyerhaeuser. I am blind, with two glass eyes, and use a guide dog (Mogul) for mobility. I use a computer with a speech synthesizer card and screen reading software. My hobbies include basketball, hockey, computers (of course), reading, taking long walks, and generally socializing. I became a married man in August 1998 and I work full-time at Weyerhaeuser providing computer support.

My name is Rodney. I attend Seattle Central Community College in Seattle. My interests include computer programming, reading and writing. My disability is Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita which means my muscles didn't grow to be fully capable, and my joints are frozen in the position they happened to be in when my biological mother caught the virus. I worked at the University of Washington Adaptive Technology Lab and was a lab assistant in the 1995 DO-IT summer program at Camp Courage. I work as a telephone sales representative.

My name is Anna and my disability is blindness. I graduated in 1999 from the University of Washington, with a degree in cell and molecular biology. I enjoy reading, e-mail, games, socializing, music, plays, writing poetry, and martial art aikido, which I have been doing for the past two years. About a year ago I realized that art had become much more to me that a hobby. It is something I love, and am driven to do in spite of myself.

My name is Matthew and I live in Washington. I have Dyslexia which messes up the things I read and write. I attend the University of Puget Sound and I am majoring in computer science and math. My favorite sport to play is soccer. DO-IT has been a very positive influence on my life, and I would not have accomplished many things without it. I helped with the 1996 and 1997 DO-IT Summer Studies and have helped deliver several DO-IT presentations.