1995 Scholars
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Learning disability
Completed college coursework and works in the customer service field.
Muscular dystrophy
Had a strong desire to go to college and open his own computer drafting business when he diedÌýof complications from pneumonia in 1996
Cerebral palsy
Attended college courses and continues to beÌýinterested in computers.
Hearing impairment
Earned bachelor’s degrees in biology and speechÌýand hearing sciences from Whitman CollegeÌýand a doctoral degree in audiology from the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. Works as a pediatric audiologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Learning disability
Has helped build Toyota pickups.
Attention deficit disorder, learning disability
Has worked in a technical support role.
Mobility impairment
Earned a bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a master’s degree from the University of San Diego. Works for the UnitedÌýStates Army at Fort Lewis, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´. In 2009,Ìýserved as Ms. Wheelchair ÌÇÐÄÔ´´, and wasÌýfirst runner up for Ms. Wheelchair America.
Married.
Psoriatic arthritis
Attended Shoreline Community College.
Brain injury
Pursuing a successful career as a door maker.
Blind
Earned a bachelor’s degree in information technology from the University of Minnesota Crookston and a master’s 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 and promotesÌýcompanies proactively including accessibility inÌýtheir products.
Cerebral palsy
Earned a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation from Southern Illinois University and a master of social work degree from GrandÌýValley State University (GVSU). Worked as a graduate assistant for GVSU’s School of Social Work and in program development at a childÌýabuse prevention agency.
Deaf
Attended Pierce College and has been workingÌýwith commercial glass as a journeyman glazier. Plays on and coaches a Northwest National Softball Association of the Deaf team. Married and has children.Ìý
Epidermolysis bullosa​
Attended the ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ pursuing technical communication. Died in the spring of 2012.
Dyslexia
Attended college courses and is interested in architecture.
Cerebral palsy
Worked as a web accessibility specialist, disability advocate, and personal care assistant.ÌýReceived the Presidential Volunteer Services Award in 2010 and a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2011.
Renal failure, hearing lossÌý
Earned teaching degree and certificate.
Quadriplegia
Earned a bachelor’s degree in social services at Central ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ University and a web design certificate from the Art Institute. Works as an independent living coordinator for theÌýCenter for Independence in Marysville, and wasÌýawarded advocate of the year in 2017. FacilitatesÌýsocial and support groups in Bellingham,ÌýBurlington, and Marysville at the Center. IsÌýPresident of the Allies in Advocacy OrganizationÌýand member of Self Advocates in Leadership,ÌýPAS-Port 4 Change, and the University CentersÌýfor Excellence in Developmental DisabilitiesÌýConsumer Advisory Council. Lives inÌý​Sedro‑Woolley, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´.
Spinal cord injury, C4 QuadriplegiaÌý
Studied computer programming. Is a husband,Ìýfather, and the founder of C4 Consulting.
QuadriplegiaÌý
Attended both Central and Eastern ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ÌýUniversities.