The Thread
The Thread is a regular column in DO-IT News. It features questions and topics posed by DO-IT Scholars, Ambassadors, Mentors, and staff to the DO-IT email discussion list and some of the responses. The online conversations offer a wealth of information and personal experiences. Below you will find these "threads" sorted by topic.
Academics
- Disability in STEM Classes (2015)
- Phase II Scholar Projects (2008)
Accommodations
- (2017)
- Accommodations for Online Programs (2013)
- Service DogsÌý(2011)
- College AccommodationsÌý(2011)
- Accessible Air TravelÌý(2010)
- Practicing Problem SolvingÌý(2009)
- Helpful Robots?Ìý(2008)
- Making Air Travel AccessibleÌý(2007)
- Making Your MarkÌý(2006)
- Practicing Problem SolvingÌý(2006)
- Making the Outdoors Accessible to Everyone (2005)
- Pre-employment Examples and People who are BlindÌý(2001)
College
- Group ProjectsÌý(2014)
- Accommodations for Online ProgramsÌý(2013)
- Preparing for CollegeÌý(2012)
- College AccommodationsÌý(2011)
- Getting Your Kids on Course for College (2008)
- Transportation in CollegeÌý(2003)
- To Socialize or Not to Socialize (2000)
Disability
- Accepting Assistance (2011)
- StereotypesÌý(2006)
- How Do People Treat You?Ìý(2004)
- How Proud Are You?Ìý(2004)
- Would You Take a Cure Pill?Ìý(2004)
- Disability Perspectives (2000)
- Speak Up...Just DO-IT! (1999)
Employment
- (2017)
- LinkedIn (2013)
- Navigating Transitions (2010)
- Qualities of a Good InternÌý(2009)Â
- Qualitites of a Good InternÌý(2007)Â
- Networking for Jobs (2003)
- Challenges in EmploymentÌý(2003)Â
- Challenges in EmploymentÌý(2002)
- Pre-employment Examples and People who are BlindÌý(2001)
- Working as a PWD (2000)
Social Life
- "Helpful" Strangers (2015)
- To Socialize or Not to SocializeÌý(2000)
Technology
- Task Managment Applications (2016)
- Helpful Robots?Ìý(2008)
- Benefits of Mainstream Technology (2005)
- Pre-employment Examples and People who are Blind (2001)
Travel and Transportation
- Air Travel with a WheelchairÌý(2014)
- Crossing SafelyÌý(2012)
- Accessible Air TravelÌý(2010)Â
- Making Air Travel Accessible (2007)
- Transportation in CollegeÌý(2003)