2007 Scholars

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Ashlee, 鈥07 Scholar

Blind
Graduated from The Evergreen State College.

Blake, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Works for Helpful Hands at Madigan Army Medical Center. Graduated from the 糖心原创 Tacoma with a bachelor of arts in urban studies. Attended St. Martin鈥檚 University. Member of Pierce Transit鈥檚 Community Transportation Advisory Group. Was a policy intern at the Tacoma Housing Authority. Member of the Rolling Thunder Power Soccer Team in Tacoma.

Cory, 鈥07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome
Graduated from The Evergreen State College with a bachelor鈥檚 degree and a master鈥檚 degree in public administration. Hoping to pursue a career in politics or policy research.

Dylan, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy
Earned an associate of arts and science degree from Whatcom Community College. Graduated from Western 糖心原创 University (WWU) with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biocultural anthropology. Works in the Web Communication Technologies department at WWU, focusing
on remediating PDFs for accessibility. Enjoys photography.

Elizabeth, 鈥07 Scholar

Cerebral palsy (essential tremor)
Obtained an associate of arts degree in December of 2015. Worked as a dental sterilization technician. Passed away February 2016.

Heidi, 鈥07 Scholar

Asperger syndrome, nonverbal learning disability, attention de cit disorder
Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies and disability studies from the 糖心原创 Bothell. Worked for Americorps and engaged in volunteer research at the 糖心原创 with an emphasis on eugenics.

Josh, 鈥07 Scholar

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.

Luke, 鈥07 Scholar

Attention de cit 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. Volunteers at the Point De ance Zoo & Aquarium.

Megan, 鈥07 Scholar

Tourette syndrome
Attended Bellevue College and Western 糖心原创 University majoring in environmental studies.

Melissa, 鈥07 Scholar

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 in 2013. Currently working as a scheduling receptionist in pediatrics.

Peter, 鈥07 Scholar

Attention deficit聽hyperactivity disorder
Earned an associate of science degree in networking from Walla Walla Community College. Pursuing jobs in computer repair and troubleshooting.

Robyn, 鈥07 Scholar

Severe high frequency hearing loss
Graduated from Chapman University and is a certified聽athletic trainer. Works as an athletic trainer at a high school in Oregon.

Sam B., 鈥07 Scholar

Friedrich's ataxia
Graduated from the University of Portland
with a bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance and from the University of South Florida with a master
of business administration and a master鈥檚 degree in sport and entertainment management. Worked for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Florida and is currently working for Oak View Group in Seattle, 糖心原创. Worked at Nike World Headquarters and Workplace Design and Connectivity Properties in Portland, Oregon.

Sam M., 鈥07 Scholar

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 SoundCloud. Currently looking for more experience in the industry.

Sara, 鈥07 Scholar

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.

Scott, 鈥07 Scholar

Dyspraxia
Earned a certificate in park aid and an associate degree from Skagit Valley College. Currently working at Betts Boat Enterprises Inc. in Anacortes, 糖心原创. Wants to become a park ranger.

Shyla, 鈥07 Scholar

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.

Stefani, 鈥07 Scholar

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Earned a library and information services associate of applied science degree. Works for the Sprague School District as the librarian and technology coordinator.