2006 Scholars
Profoundly deaf, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dysgraphia, mitochondrial disorder
Graduated from Olympic College in Bremerton. Attended the School of Engineering at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Plans to pursue a degree in engineering soon. Works in the machinist program at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Hard of hearing, mild cerebral palsy, mitochondrial disease
Earned a degree in psychology from Rochester Institute of Technology.
Mobility impairment
Pursuing a career as a DJ.
Turner syndrome, nonverbal learning disorder
Studied library sciences at Highline Community College. Attends Central Washington University.
Right-sided weakness, learning disability
Plans to become a physical therapist or work with children.
Learning disability
Graduated from Western Washington University (WWU) with a double major in Spanish and law, diversity, and justice. Founder of the WWU Student Coalition for Immigration Rights. Pursuing a graduate degree at Antioch University in environmental education. Plans to continue work with migrant youth and families.
Hand deformity
Earned a degree in political science and economy from the University of Washington. Served on the Washington State Governor’s Committee on Disability Issues and Employment and as an advocate for the Andrew Hughes Campaign for Congress. Worked as operations assistant at KBA Construction Management before going to Coding Dojo bootcamp. Currently looking for work as a software developer.
Proximal femoral focal deficiency, bone deformities
Attending Portland Community College this fall. Works as a social media intern for the Cascade AIDS Project in Portland, Oregon. Also works at Hollister and a mall information desk. Involved in youth activism and in church as the young adults leader.
Cerebral palsy
Pursuing an associate’s degree in social work at Green River Community College. Volunteered for the Strengthening Partners and Raising Kids program at the Children’s Home Society and for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Visual impairment
Studied computer and network technologies at Renton Technical College. Currently pursuing music.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Studied at Cascadia College. Enjoys learning new things.
Learning disability
Attends Skagit Valley College and hopes to become a meteorologist.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dyslexia
Earned degree in interdisciplinary studies combining international studies with sustainable agriculture from the University of Idaho. Currently a masters student of elementary education at the University of Washington with a special education endorsement. Works as a resident teacher at Hamlin Robinson School.
Asperger syndrome
Earned a bachelor’s degree in geography from the University of Idaho and a master’s degree from the University of Arizona. Works with Bing Maps as a contractor for Microsoft.
Attention deficit disorder
Earned a degree in sociology, with minors in Chinese and anthropology, from Haverford College. Interned at the Department of Defense as a research assistant and worked as a seventh grade science teacher with Teach for America.
Hearing impairment, tetraphocomelia
Graduated from Cascadia Community College with an associate’s degree. Works as a motivational speaker and has been featured in many news and television shows. Co‑authored the book My Message is C.L.E.A.R. Recently got a driver’s license and a wheelchair accessible van. Coaches a basketball team.
Cerebral palsy
Works for the City of Seattle in the Department of Financial Administrative Services as an office assistant. Volunteers at the YMCA.
Cerebral palsy
Took classes in anatomy, physiology, and psychology at Shoreline Community College. Participates in the Mount Baker Council and volunteers at the Seattle Marathon each year. Training to be on the United States para‑equestrian team.
Seizure disorder
Earned a bachelor of arts degree from Washington State University in business administration with a focus on management and operations.