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Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate’s degree from Cascadia Community College and a bachelor’s degree in society, ethics, and human behavior at the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Bothell. Completed an internship in The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program at the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Center on Human Development and Disability. Lives in supportive living.
Cerebral palsy
Currently keeping up with a four-year-old child and thinking about using art to express life experiences as a person with a disability.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disability (written language)
Earned a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and bachelor’s degree from Western ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University. Is an executive administrator for Costco Wholesale in a northwest office. Sings classical and opera music in local venues and continues to pursue a career as a classical musician.
Asperger syndrome
Has a part-time job at Publix. Volunteers with the Special Olympics chapter in Broward County, Florida. Loves going to the library, traveling, and volunteering at basketball tournaments. Has a miniature schnauzer dog named Kiera.
Mobility impairment
Attended Columbia Basin College and plans to transfer to Eastern ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University to study child psychology.
Visual impairment
Earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and math from Gonzaga University andÌýa doctorate in finance at the University of Southern California. He is now a senior economist at Amazon. He and his wife are kept very busy at home with a baby girl.
Cerebral palsy
With a background in both marketing and psychology, started a travel business based out of Los Angeles, CA, which has the unique capability of fulfilling the corporate and leisure travel needs of people with disabilities.
Dyslexia, diabetes, adrenal failure
Earned a bachelor of science in physics from Western ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University and a master of science in mechanical engineering from the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. Works for Amnis, part of EMD Millipore, designing and creating assembly drawings for Imaging Flow Cytometers.
Cerebral palsy, ataxia, learning disability
Earned an associate’s degree from Olympic College and a bachelor’s degree in early childhood and family studies from the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. Earned a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Western ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University.
Spina bifida
Attended Everett Community College for two quarters and is thinking of returning to school.
Attention deficit disorder
Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ State University. Worked in a neuro-electrophysiology lab. Now works for the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Department of Fish and Wildlife as a scientific field tech, currently monitoring steelhead retention.
Attention deficit disorder and dyslexia
Earned a degree in English from Western ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University. Worked with the Franciscan Volunteer Ministry in Philadelphia.
Traumatic brain injury
Earned a bachelor’s degree in humanities for teaching with a minor in mathematics and a master’s degree in teaching secondary mathematics from Seattle University. Teaches high school math in Seattle. Received a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2011.
Amyoplasia arthrogyposis multiplex congenital
Earned a degree in speech communication with a minor in leadership studies from Whitworth University. Works for Pyrotek Inc. as a business analyst while starting a business on the side.
Cerebral palsy
Volunteers at Parent to Parent of Whatcom County, The Arc of Whatcom County, Max Higbee Center, and FACES (Families for Autistic Children’s Education & Support) Northwest.
Cerebral palsy
Graduated from Shoreline Community College; was transferring to the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ to study social work and disability law when she died after surgery in July 2010. Engaged with The Arc of Snohomish County and Disability Rights ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ and competed in the Special Olympics.
Cerebral palsy
Graduated from Western ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University with a degree in human services. Works in custodial services and as an activities aide at a rehabilitation center calling bingo in the evening. Enjoying great benefit in increased range of motion from a dedication to pilates exercise for the past year.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ State University. Pursuing a position as an engineer involved in the use of nuclear fusion as an energy source.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Earned a bachelor of arts in history with a minor in Spanish from Pacific Lutheran University. Tutored college students in Spanish and enjoyed creating art. Passed away in May 2019. Art blog containing his illustrations can be found at .
Learning disability
Has two children, Jordan and Austin. Cares for children and mother-in-law.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Attended Cascadia Community College. Completed an internship with the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ Athletic Department, Women’s Crew. Passed away in January 2014.