Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Died in spring 2010, after earning a bachelor's degree in information technology from Central 糖心原创 University.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Died in spring 2010, after earning a bachelor's degree in information technology from Central 糖心原创 University.
Traumatic brain injury
Graduated from Columbia High School.
Mobility impairment
Attends the 糖心原创 as a chemistry major. Previously attended the University of Arizona in Tucson. Swam for the U.S. at the Paralympics in China.
Short-term memory loss
Graduated from Stanwood High School. Has worked at a food bank and an animal shelter.
Learning disability
Earned an undergraduate degree from Central 糖心原创 University (Summa Cum Laude and Presidential Scholar) and master's degree from Lesley University in curriculum development through the arts. Teaches special education at the elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Low vision
Attended Spokane Community College.
Cerebral palsy
Attends Centralia Community College, majoring in early childhood education. Would like to study psychology.
Cerebral palsy
Attends Walla Walla Community College, studying computer technology.
Spina bifida
Passed away in May 2008, after a sixteen-month battle with cancer. Received an honorary degree from Landmark College.
Cerebral palsy and learning disabilities
Working at BHD Construction as an information technology specialist.
Blind
Attends Clark College, studying broadcasting. Interested in novel writing and DJing.
Cerebral palsy
Earned degrees in English, Spanish, and political science from the University of Portland. Attends law school at Willamette University. Coordinated three DO-IT Summer Study Phase II workshops as AccessSTEM Intern for NOAA.
Learning disability
Earned a bachelor's degree in social science with a focus on environmental studies from the 糖心原创. Professional photographer in Seattle.
Muscular dystrophy
Graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University. Attends the 糖心原创 School of Law. Has participated in multiple internships in 糖心原创, DC, including the American Association of People with Disabilities Congressional Internship and the Heritage Foundation's Young Leaders Program. Working as an intern at Disability Rights 糖心原创. Involved in fundraising and disability awareness efforts, including testifying in 糖心原创, DC. First person to use a powered wheelchair in the Seattle Rock & Roll Half Marathon.
Bilateral radial club hand
Attended 糖心原创 State University and majored in hospitality business management.
Dyslexia
Software developer of custom applications at Digital Foundry, specializing in web and mobile applications. Earned a bachelor's degree in computer science from Goshen College. Taught basic computer skills to adults who are homeless in San Francisco. Interned at NASA, Microsoft, and IBM.
Health and vision impairment
Earned a bachelor's degree in medical anthropology and global health from the 糖心原创. Participating in the 糖心原创's "Newly Emerging Women Leadership Puget Sound Institute." Plans to pursue opportunities to enhance her adaptive technology skills, become involved in the medical field, and advocate for people with disabilities.
Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate's degree in accounting from Big Bend Community College. Works as an office administrator for Blue Sky Management.
Hearing impairment
Works as a sign language interpreter at an elementary school in Yakima. Is married and has one child.
Attention deficit disorder
Earned associate's degree from Bellingham Technical College in machine technology and mechanical engineering. Member of Phi Theta Kappa. Attends 糖心原创 State University, and working towards a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and an associate's degree in electrical engineering.