My name is Anthony. I'm from Grand Forks, ND. I will be in the eleventh grade in the fall. I also work for a little computer factory where we customize computer systems for peoples' homes. I use a left-handed keyboard guard to use my computer and have a Liberator for my "voice." I have Cerebral Palsy. The main reason why I'm in DO-IT is to help start my primary goal in life -- getting a career in computers.

My name is Jenny. My disability is not specifically diagnosed yet. No one really knows exactly what I have. They call it Peripheral Neuropathy. It affects my arms and legs. I am in a wheelchair. My goals are to become an ecologist or something of that sort. I am hoping the DO-IT Program will help me reach this goal. The Internet allows me to access files on different issues concerning the earth from all over the world. With the net I can also talk to people all over the world and get a first hand account of the happenings.

Hi, my name is Daniel. I will be in the eleventh grade this year in Olympia, WA. I have a specific learning disability. I am interested in scuba diving, and am certified as an open water diver. I am also an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. I like to hike and camp in the out- doors. I am on my school's track and cross country team. I want to become a forest ranger or an oceanographer. I want to go to college to major in forestry and minor in law enforcement. My computer helps me with my spelling, writing, and research for school projects. Having access to the Internet helps me go more in-depth with my school projects and work with my mentor.

My name is Takuya. I will attend high school as a senior beginning September, 1994. I live in Kirkland, WA. I am looking forward to attending the University of Washington. My major and career might be computer science or medical care. My interests are trigonometry, physics, biology, chemistry, laboratory work, and the theory of math. My hobbies are collecting stamps and playing tennis. The nature of my disabilities are health impairment, congenital scoliosis, and nervous system dysmorphia. The value of computer use, as a disabled student, is grammar and spell checking.

My name is Shawnna. I live with my dad, Gary Lane, in the Tri-cities area of Washington. I have four sisters and two brothers. I go to Kennewick High School and I really enjoy it. I use large print and Sticky Keys on my computer. I am 16 years old and have Muscular Dystrophy.

My name is Sarah. I will be a Junior in high school in Vancouver, WA. Next year I will be enrolled in an alternative education program at Bay called Eagle's Wing. We learn by completing special research projects rather than attending class all day. I have a learning disability called Dyslexia. This affects my reading and math. I definitely plan on attending college. The University of Washington is my first choice because it is a big school and I really like Seattle. I am interested in the law, government, and working with underprivileged people. I hope that the DO-IT Program will help me learn how to use the computer so I can read more effectively.

My name is Kris and I live in Ashland, OR...yes, that famous Shakespeare town. I enjoy computers, programming, science and, well, you name it I probably like it. I enjoy classical music (Mozart is the best!) and I also enjoy gymnastics. I am a coach, and I used to compete in Junior Olympics. I now mostly spend my time running my business. I own and operate a computer store in Ashland. It is fun, but it takes a lot of time. If you are curious as to my disability, I am visually impaired, but it doesn't bother me at all.

My name is Rachel. This next school year I will be a senior in high school in Richland, WA. Yes, that is where the Hanford nuclear bomb site is located! I have not been told if I glow in the dark or not, so I think I am safe! I live about 15-20 minutes away from my school. My disability is the result of an Arterial Venous Malformation that I had in the left side of my brain when I was twelve. I had two radiation surgeries and am hoping the AVM will be gone by next summer. My physical disability is due to a stroke I had in relation to the AVM. I type on a computer keyboard with one hand. My science interests are biology and yes, anatomy! I love the science of people; therefore, I would like to have a career related to people. Right now I am thinking along the lines of physical therapy with kids. I love little kids! I also like to horseback ride and do the normal teenage stuff like listening to music.

My name is Katherine, but I prefer to be called Katie. I am 17 years old and will be a senior next year. I have been hearing impaired since birth. Even though I have a disability, I don't let it keep me from doing things I enjoy. I enjoy learning new things, especially in math and science. I also enjoy playing softball, ballet, driving my car, reading, marching band, and being with my friends. The DO-IT Program gives me information about careers in the science and math world. It also gives me a way to communicate through email since using the telephone is difficult for me. The Program has given me a fresh outlook on my future and I hope others will find it as useful as it has been for me.

My name is Ryan. I will be a senior this fall at Redmond High School. I have a specific learning disability and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The computer helps me with writing and spell checking. I love all kinds of sports and I play soccer and do wrestling for my high school.

My name is Randy and I live in Lacey, WA. I will be a senior in high school. I am totally blind, with two glass eyes. Because of this disability it is difficult for me to obtain information for my school work and personal enjoyment. That is, it was difficult before I entered the DO-IT Program. My computer has speech output. With Internet access I have information at my fingertips. My interests include biology, computer science, and logical reasoning and with the Internet I can study these topics. But more importantly, I have all of the information for school projects. I no longer have to get help from fellow students to do my research papers. In fact, a few have even asked me for help.

I'm Rodney from Puyallup, WA. I graduated from Rogers High School in June of '94. I work in the Adaptive Technology Lab at the UW and am seeking a second part- or full-time job. Having a computer and access to the Internet are valuable tools in my life. All work that I do is with the assistance of a computer. Being part of DO-IT has given me some neat opportunities. Most notably, I like the 2 week vacation every year! I also value my Internet account and the friends I have made that I would not have met were it not for this program. I have little functional use of my hands so I use a mouth stick and easy access software to use a computer.

My name is Anna. I recently graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, WA and will be attending the University of Washington this fall. I earned a 4 year full ride NASA Space Grant Program academic scholarship. I plan on majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology, then eventually Genetics. I have been totally blind for about 13 years. The computer adaptations I use are voice output and screen reader. For fun I like to read, mostly science fiction, and I play the piano. I am also a loyal Mariner's fan! Someday I hope to ride the Space Shuttle.

My name is Matthew. I go to high school in Renton, WA. I am in the eleventh grade. I have Dyslexia, which is a learning disability where a person flips and switches letters around. It makes it difficult to read and spell. For sport I play soccer for my school and a lot of different sports around the neighborhood. When I grow up I want to be an engineer of some type. In DO-IT I have learned the advantages of the Internet and the computer. I have also learned how to deal with people who have physical disabilities. I have fun in DO-IT and will remember it for a long time.