'96 Ambassadors
The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT in 1996. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger Scholars and Ambassadors.
Graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and minors in Computer Science and Chemistry. Working for Midwest Research Institute as an assistant scientist.
Paraplegia
Majoring in molecular and cellular biology at the University of Arizona, with a goal to be a physician who works with disabled children.
Brain tumor
Senior at Eastern Connecticut State University, majoring in computer science. Plans to pursue a career in computer programming.
Albinism and low vision
Attends Eastern Oregon State College.
Hearing impairment
Majoring in graphic communications with an emphasis in Multimedia Design and planning to graduate from Minnesota State University Moorhead in December '04. Co-author of several books and articles.
Majoring in public policy and administration at Western Oregon University. Working for the Oregon Department of Justice and Benton County Sheriff's Office. Interested in the Peace Corps.
Deaf
Attending the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Aspires to be a veterinarian, doctor, or marine biologist.
Attention Deficit Disorder
Attends Pacific Lutheran University.
Cerebral Palsy
Junior at San Diego State University, majoring in political science and minoring in interior design. Hopes to design accessible homes.
Diabetes
B.A. in English and Art, Augustana College. Danced with the Dance Company at Augustana for three years.
Cerebral Palsy
B.S. in Biology and Microbiology from Idaho State College. Pursuing doctorate at Iowa State University with focus in genetics and molecular biology.
Larsen Syndrome
Starting first year in graduate school at the University of California at Berkeley, working towards a Master's in City and Regional Planning. Intends to attend law school.
Blind
Graduated from the University of Nebraska Lincoln in 2003 with a B. S in Computer Science. Works as a software engineer and entrepreneur.
Cerebral Palsy
Graduated from Poquoson High School. May attend the University of Pittsburgh. Hopes to open a restaurant or other business.
Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disability
A.A., Landmark College. Will transfer to the University of Massachusetts-Lowell or Northeastern to pursue a B.S. in computer technology.
Muscular Dystrophy
A.A.S. in Horticulture Science, Hawkeye Community College. Owns nursery and garden shop, specializing in water gardens and hostas; does landscape design.