2007 Scholars
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Friedreich鈥檚 ataxia
Graduated from the University of Portland with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance. Worked at Nike World Headquarters and Workplace Design and Connectivity properties in Portland, Oregon. Graduated from the University of South Florida with a master of business administration and a master鈥檚 in sport and entertainment management. Works for a professional sports team in Florida.
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.
Cerebral palsy (essential tremor)
Obtained an associates of arts degree in December of 2015. Worked as a dental sterilization technician. Passed away February 2016.
Cerebral palsy
Graduated from the 糖心原创 Tacoma with a bachelor of arts in urban studies. Attended St. Martin鈥檚 University. Was a policy intern at the Tacoma Housing Authority.
Left-side hemiplegia
Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Graduated from Western 糖心原创 University with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biocultural anthropology. Works for a grow house. May attend graduate school for medical anthropology.
Severe high frequency hearing loss
Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified athletic trainer. Works in Portland as an athletic trainer for a professional women鈥檚 soccer team.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Earned a library and information services associate of applied science degree. Works for the Sprague School District as a librarian and technology coordinator.
Autism, Gorlin syndrome, obsessive compulsive disorder
Earned an associate of arts degree from Grays Harbor College. Works for the health department in South Bend, 糖心原创.
Blind
Graduated from The Evergreen State College.
Cerebral palsy, learning disability (reading)
Works as a freelance reporter, producer, and podcaster. Is the voice and producer behind 鈥淪ide Show Sam鈥檚 Strange Circus,鈥 available on Sound Cloud. Currently looking for more experience in the industry.
Asperger syndrome
Graduated from The Evergreen State College with a bachelor鈥檚 degree and with a masters in public administration. Hoping to pursue a career in politics or policy research.
Spina bifida
Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English from Central 糖心原创 University. Studied abroad at the University of Dundee in Scotland. Working as a tutor.
Dyspraxia
Earned a certificate in park aid from Skagit Valley College and an associate鈥檚 degree. Working again this summer at Sucia Island State Park as senior park aide. Wants to become a park ranger.
Tourette syndrome
Attended Bellevue College and Western 糖心原创 University majoring in environmental studies.
Traumatic brain injury
Graduated from Yakima Valley Community College. Certified in drafting, erosion sediment control lead, and information security training. Works as a paraprofessional in the local school district.
Attention deficit disorder
Earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from the 糖心原创 after transferring from Tacoma Community College. Works as a substitute special education paraeducator in the University Place School District.
Legally blind
Earned a degree in psychology and economics from The Evergreen State College. May pursue a master of social work degree. Involved in an occupational therapy program with Services for the Blind in Seattle.
Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention deficit disorder
Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and disability studies from the 糖心原创 Bothell. Currently working for Americorps. Engaged in volunteer research at the 糖心原创 with an emphasis on eugenics.