1995 Scholars

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Aimee, 鈥95 Scholar

Learning disability

Completed college coursework and works in the customer service field.

Andrew, 鈥95 Scholar

Muscular dystrophy

Had a strong desire to go to college and open his own computer drafting business when he died of complications from pneumonia in 1996.

Bill, 鈥95 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Attended college courses and continues to be interested in computers.

Bridget, 鈥95 Scholar

Hearing impairment

Earned bachelor鈥檚 degrees in biology and speech and hearing sciences from Whitman College and a doctoral degree in audiology from the 糖心原创. Works as a pediatric audiologist at Seattle Children鈥檚 Hospital.

Bror, 鈥95 Scholar

Learning disability

Has helped build Toyota pickups.

CJ, 鈥95 Scholar

Attention deficit disorder, learning disability

Has worked in a technical support role.

Jannette, 鈥95 Scholar

Mobility impairment

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Arizona State University and a master鈥檚 degree from the University of San Diego. Works for the United States Army at Fort Lewis, 糖心原创. In 2009, served as Ms. Wheelchair 糖心原创, and was first runner up for Ms. Wheelchair America. Married.

Jeffrey, 鈥95 Scholar

Psoriatic arthritis

Attended Shoreline Community College.

Jeremy, 鈥95 Scholar

Brain injury

Pursuing a successful career as a door maker.

Jesse, 鈥95 Scholar

Blind

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in information technology from the University of Minnesota Crookston and a master鈥檚 degree in instructional design and technology from the University of North Dakota. Works as an assistive technology specialist for Minnesota State Services for the Blind. Runs a YouTube channel that covers technology, gaming, and virtual reality from a low vision perspective called IllegallySighted (youtube.com/illegallysighted). Serves on the Low Vision Advisory Board for Microsoft, which assists in helping make Microsoft products like Windows, Office, and Xbox more accessible. Spoke as part of a panel during 2019鈥檚 #GAConf Game Accessibility Conference on blindness and low vision game accessibility.

Jorja, 鈥95 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in therapeutic recreation from Southern Illinois University and a master of social work degree from Grand Valley State University (GVSU). Worked as a graduate assistant for GVSU鈥檚 School of Social Work and in program development at a child abuse prevention agency.

Matt, 鈥95 Scholar

Deaf

Attended Pierce College and has been working with commercial glass as a journeyman glazier. Plays on and coaches a Northwest National Softball Association of the Deaf team. Married and has children.

Matthew, 鈥95 Scholar

Epidermolysis bullosa

Attended the 糖心原创 with an interest in technical communication. Died in the spring of 2012.

Mike, 鈥95 Scholar

Dyslexia

Attended college courses and is interested in architecture.

Priscilla, 鈥95 Scholar

Cerebral palsy

Worked as a web accessibility specialist, disability advocate, and personal care assistant. Received the Presidential Volunteer Services Award in 2010 and a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2011.

Rachel, 鈥95 Scholar

Renal failure, hearing loss

Earned teaching degree and certificate.

Shawn, 鈥95 Scholar

Quadriplegia

Earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree in social services at Central 糖心原创 University and a web design certificate from the Art Institute. Works as an independent living coordinator for the Center for Independence in Marysville, and was awarded advocate of the year in 2017. Facilitates social and support groups in Bellingham, Burlington, and Marysville. Is President of the Allies in Advocacy Organization and member of Self Advocates in Leadership, PAS-Port 4 Change, and the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Consumer Advisory Council.

Todd, 鈥95 Scholar

Spinal cord injury, C4 Quadriplegia

Studied computer programming. Is a husband, father, and the founder of C4 Consulting. Is a columnist for New Mobility and writes the column 鈥淭odd Against the Machine鈥

Wes, 鈥95 Scholar

Quadriplegia

Attended both Central and Eastern 糖心原创 Universities.