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2007 Scholars

Group photo of 2007 DO-IT Scholars

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Sam, ā€˜07 Scholar

Friedreichā€™s ataxia. Graduated from the University of Portland with a degree in finance in 2013. Worked at WDC Properties in Portland, OR. Currently an MBA and masterā€™s in sport and entertainment management candidate for 2017 at the University of South Florida.

Peter, ā€˜07 Scholar

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.

Elizabeth, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy (essential tremor). Obtained her associates of arts degree in December of 2015. Worked as a dental sterilization technician. She passed away on February 10, 2016.

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Blake, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy. Graduated in December 2015 from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ Tacoma with a bachelor of arts in urban Studies. Also attended St. Martinā€™s University.

Dylan, ā€˜07 Scholar

Left-side hemiplegia. Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Currently studying biocultural anthropology at Western ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University. Doing research on the etiology of congenital heart defects looking at the genetic/epigenetic factors in play in a self-designed independent study.

Robyn, ā€˜07 Scholar

Severe high frequency hearing loss. Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified athletic trainer. Now working in Portland as an athletic trainer for a professional womenā€™s soccer team.

Stefani, ā€˜07 Scholar

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Received a library & information services AAS Degree in spring 2016. Works for the Sprague School District as the librarian and technology coordinator.

Josh, ā€˜07 Scholar

Autism, Gorlin syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder. Earned an associate of arts degree from Grays Harbor College. Works for the health department in South Bend, WA.

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Ashlee, ā€˜07 Scholar

Blind. Attends The Evergreen State College studying psychotherapy. Volunteers at Thurston County Crisis Clinic.

Sam, ā€˜07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy, learning disability (reading). He is a freelance reporter, producer, and podcaster. He is the voice and producer behind ā€œSide Show Samā€™s Strange Circusā€, which is available on Sound Cloud. Currently looking for more experience in the industry and plans to continue gaining experience in the field.

Cory, ā€˜07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome. Graduated from The Evergreen State College in 2012 with a bachelorā€™s degree, and in 2016 with a masters in public administration. Hoping to go into a career with politics or policy research. He is an avid runner, an amateur bartender, and enjoys science fiction and fantasy.

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Melissa, ā€˜07 Scholar

Spina bifida. Earned a bachelorā€™s degree in English from Central ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University in December of 2015. Worked as a teaching assistant at the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ Robinson Center summer school program and has studied abroad at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Currently working as a tutor.

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Scott, ā€˜07 Scholar

Dyspraxia. Earned a certificate in park aid from Skagit Valley College and an associateā€™s degree. Working again this summer at Sucia Island State Park as senior park aide. Wants to become a park ranger.

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Megan, ā€˜07 Scholar

Tourette syndrome. Attended Bellevue College and Western ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ University majoring in environmental studies.

Shyla, ā€˜07 Scholar

Traumatic brain injury. Certified in drafting. Graduated from Yakima Valley Community College.

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Luke, ā€˜07 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder. Graduated in 2015 with a bachelorā€™s in science degree in biology from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ after transferring from Tacoma Community College. Currently volunteering at Narrows View Intermediate School.

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Sara, ā€˜07 Scholar

Legally blind. Earned a degree in psychology and economics from The Evergreen State College. Interested in pursuing a master of social work degree. Involved in an occupational therapy program with Services for the Blind in Seattle.

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Heidi, ā€˜07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention deficit disorder.ĢżGraduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and disability studies from the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ Bothell. Currently working for Americorps. Continuing to do volunteer research at the ĢĒŠÄŌ­““ with an emphasis on eugenics.