2011 Scholars

Cecily, '11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis
Attends Eastern Washington University. Would like to be a forensic psychologist.

Deicy, ‘11 Scholar

Spina bifida
Volunteers with United Way.

Diego, ‘11 Scholar

Learning disability
Attended Edmonds Community College then worked at Winco Foods before joining his father in construction and painting. Plays on a soccer team that once placed second in the league finals.

Emily, ‘11 Scholar

Blind
Attends Gonzaga University studying engineering management with a focus on mechancial engineering. Hopes to work as a mechanical engineer to develop new ways for people with disabilities to work out in a gym with minimal adaptations.

Erika, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Graduated with a degree in English from the University of Washington. Works as an interpreter coordinator at the Hearing, Speech, and Deaf Center and volunteers at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Jae, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy with mixed presentations of athetosis and spasticity
Graduated with a master of social work at the University of Washington to become a transition specialist for students with disabilities. Received the Disability Rights Washington Breaking Barriers Award for Advocacy in 2019.

Jessie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in informatics and a minor in diversity. Studied abroad in London and in South Korea. Hopes to attend graduate school to study human-computer interaction. Website can be found here.

Joshua, ‘11 Scholar

Asperger’s syndrome
Bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Washington. Graduated in June 2019 with a master’s degree in library and information science. Pursuing employment in a library or archive.

Kaylie, ‘11 Scholar

Deaf
Works at a Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle as a pastry cook. Loves creating new pastry food and decorating wedding cakes.

Kim, ‘11 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Graduated from Everett Community College with a degree in humanities and works in the hospitality industry.

Macy, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Graduated with a master of social work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Washington (UW). Now works as an access coordinator for UW Disability Resources for Students.

Mauricio, ‘11 Scholar

Visual impairment, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Considering a career as a police officer or a chemical engineer.

Paige, ‘11 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Pursuing a degree in communications/marketing at East Tennessee State University. Moved to Virginia and purchased a house. Is a mom to a puppy named Jax and two cats, Toby and Oscar.

Sean, ‘11 Scholar

Arthrogryposis
Attended Bellevue College and now attends Arizona State online.

Tess, ‘11 Scholar

Dysgraphia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Graduated from Gonzaga University. Now works in investor relations. Trains dogs for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Vaughn, ‘11 Scholar

Hearing impairment, fine motor weakness, flat feet
Graduated from the University of Washington Bothell.