'94 Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 1994. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Cerebral palsy and learning disabilities
Works in research and development at the Prentke Romich Company. Lectures on augmentative and alternative communication. Assists with Talking With Technology, a summer camp for augmentative and alternative communicators ages 7-21.
Spinal muscular dystrophy
Earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Washington and a law degree from Pepperdine School of Law. Passed the Washington State Bar Exam. Works as a lawyer in Kennewick, WA.
Undiagnosed severe neuropathy
Founder and co-director of GimpGirl Community (http://gimpgirl.com/). Married.
Post-polio
Lives in Vancouver, WA, with her husband and child. Works for a utility company and enjoys being a mother.
Learning disability
Earned an associate's degree from Pierce Community College. Works as a shop supervisor for Pacific Office Automation.
Health and orthopedic impairments and dwarfism
Graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from Utah State University. Works for 21st Century Technologies as a software engineer. Receiving a kidney transplant. Married.
Health impairment, nervous system dysmorphia, and congenital scoliosis
Studied physics, biology, mathematics, and computers at the University of Washington. Lives in Japan, pursuing a technology career.
Visual impairment
Earned a degree in psychology from Southern Oregon University.
Muscular dystrophy
Worked at Columbia Industries in Kennewick, WA. Died in October of 2003.
Paralysis from brain injury
Participates in various volunteer positions in the community.
Dyslexia
Graduated from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Married and has a baby.
Cerebral palsy and low vision
Studied science in college.
Visual impairment
Earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and chemistry from Oregon State University and a master's degree in information technology management from the University of Phoenix. Lives in Wilsonville, OR with his wife and is the chief information officer for Western States Chiropractic College.
Chronic lyme disease
Earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Pacific Lutheran University and a master's degree and PA-C from Pacific University. Works in Seattle as a physician assistant in emergency care.