Be sure to check out the following resources from AccessComputing and DO-IT.
Choose Computing (www.uw.edu/accesscomputing/get-informed/why-choose-computing) encourages high school students with disabilities to pursue computing and IT careers. There you’ll find profiles of successful computing students and professionals who happen to have disabilities, resources to learn more about careers in computing, and examples of computing projects.
The Student Lounge (www.uw.edu/doit/Student) has information about resources and events designed to help you learn more about how to prepare for and be successful in postsecondary education and challenging career opportunities. Find information about academics, careers, college, your community, and disability resources.
Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People (www.uw.edu/doit/Video/index.php?vid=57) provides access to communication for individuals who are deaf; learn how CART might help you.
Our Scholarship listings (www.uw.edu/doit/Student/scholarships.html) have something for all types of students, disabilities, and interests. Using an interactive sorting tool, you can filter scholarships by disability or other criteria. Information includes scholarship name, deadline, description, eligibility, and links to individual sponsors.