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DO-IT serves to increase the success of people with disabilities, especially in fields where they have been underrepresented such as science, engineering, and mathematics. DO-IT uses technology to maximize the independence, productivity, and participation of students with disabilities in academic programs and careers.
DO-IT activities help individuals with disabilities successfully:
- use computers, adaptive technology, and the Internet for academics and careers
- pursue challenging fields such as science, engineering, mathematics, and technology
- transition from high school to college, from two- to four-year colleges, from undergraduate work to advanced studies
- transition from school to work
- gain access to libraries, labs, and information resources
DO-IT's efforts have been acknowledged with many awards and honors. These include:
- receiving the National Information Infrastructure award for its creative use of the Internet to support education
- being honored with the 1997 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring
- being showcased at the 1996 National Science Foundation Dynamic Partnerships invitational conference and the 1997 Presidents' Summit on the American Future
Primary funding for DO-IT is provided by the and the . Additional grants have been received from the , the , the , the Samuel S. Johnson Foundation, the Telecommunication Funding Partnership, the , Qwest, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Foundation, and Visio Corporation.