The Thread

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The Thread is a regular column in DO-IT News. It features questions and topics posed by DO-IT Scholars, Ambassadors, Mentors, and staff to the DO-IT email discussion list and some of the responses. The online conversations offer a wealth of information and personal experiences. Below you will find these "threads" sorted by topic.

Academics

Disability in STEM Classes (2015)
Phase II Scholar Projects (2008)

Accommodations

Disability and Employers (2017)
Accommodations for Online Programs (2013)
Service Dogs (2011)
College Accommodations (2011)
Accessible Air Travel (2010)
Practicing Problem Solving (2009)
Helpful Robots? (2008)
Making Air Travel Accessible (2007)
Making Your Mark (2006)
Practicing Problem Solving (2006)
Making the Outdoors Accessible to Everyone (2005)
Pre-employment Examples and People who are Blind (2001)

College

Group Projects (2014)
Accommodations for Online Programs (2013)
Preparing for College (2012)
College Accommodations (2011)
Getting Your Kids on Course for College (2008)
Transportation in College (2003)
To Socialize or Not to Socialize (2000)

Disability

Employment

Disability and Employers (2017)
LinkedIn (2013)
Navigating Transitions (2010)
Qualities of a Good Intern (2009)
Qualitites of a Good Intern (2007)
Networking for Jobs (2003)
Challenges in Employment (2003)
Challenges in Employment (2002)
Pre-employment Examples and People who are Blind (2001)
Working as a PWD (2000)

Social Life

"Helpful" Strangers (2015)
To Socialize or Not to Socialize (2000)

Technology

Task Managment Applications (2016)
Helpful Robots? (2008)
Benefits of Mainstream Technology (2005)
Pre-employment Examples and People who are Blind (2001)

Travel and Transportation