Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Earned a degree in computer science from Central Washington University. Works as a contractor at Microsoft testing software, user interface, and accessibility.
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 1999. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Earned a degree in computer science from Central Washington University. Works as a contractor at Microsoft testing software, user interface, and accessibility.
Speech and learning disabilities
Earned a bachelor's degree in parks and recreation from Central Washington University.
Spina bifida and attention deficit disorder
Working on an associate's degree in arts and sciences at Tacoma Community College (TCC) with plans to continue studies in social welfare. Works in TCC's enrollment services office.
Mobility, speech, and hearing impairments
Earned a bachelor's degree from Central Washington University with a major in English and a minor in creative writing.
Attended Seattle Central Community College.
Quadriplegia
Attended Yakima Community College.
Muscular dystrophy
Graduated from Big Bend Community College and was interested in a career in computer-aided design or video game programming when he passed away in March 2005.
Deaf
Graduated with a bachelor's degree in physical education from Western Oregon University. Pursuing a master's degree in deaf education at Western Oregon University with plans to work as a coach and teacher.
Learning disability
Earned associate's degree in computing from Spokane Falls Community College. Worked in the IT department of Numerica Credit Union for five years. Has a daughter named Paisley.
Learning disability
Earned an associate's degree from Grays Harbor College.
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome
Attended Seattle Central Community College. Travelling to Taipei to learn Mandarin Chinese at the Mandarin Training Center at the National Taiwan Normal University.
Larsen syndrome, double amputee, with two artificial legs
Graduated from the University of Washington with a major in European studies and a minor in political science. Works at NOAA Fisheries Science Center as an IT specialist.
Cerebral palsy and language and processing disabilities
Attends Shoreline Community College. Would like to develop a club where people who have physical disabilities can gather, socialize, and participate in events. Writes about disability and advocacy issues at http://naynaynews.blogspot.com/.
Visual impairment
Graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in political science and philosophy. Worked in volunteer and nonprofit environments, including a homeless shelter in Uganda. Planning to pursue Peace Corps service in sub-Saharan Africa.
Learning disability
Attended Skagit Valley College and the University of Washington.
Cerebral palsy
Attends Washington State University and works as a substitute teacher.
Spina bifida
Attended Seattle Central Community College. Earned a degree in social sciences and became a child life specialist. Worked at the Langston-Hughes program for youth.
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Graduated with an associate's degree from Edmonds Community College. Interested in computer engineering.