2016 Scholars
Hello, my name is Adrian. I have been Deaf all my life. I graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. I now attend Seattle Central College and hope to transfer to Gallaudet University. I am excited to see where my path leads!
Hi, my name is Bryce, and I graduated from Chelan High School. I attend Spokane Community College and play for their tennis team. I plan to transfer to Eastern Washington University to get a degree in business. After that I will return to Chelan to farm alongside my father.
Hello, my name is Cameron. I graduated from Newport High School in Bellevue. I graduated from Northern Arizona University with a double major in history education and political science and would like to pursue a career in accessible technology and education. I was in the National Honor Society. I love any American history or mathematics class. I was born with cerebral palsy and use a wheelchair to travel around. In my free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and solving puzzles.
Hi, my name is Jacky. I took classes at Clark College and am currently taking a break from school and working full time as I consider what I want to study in the future. I enjoy playing sports, being with my friends, and listening to music. In the future, I would like to work for Microsoft, because they are interested in employing people who have my disability. I am a positive thinker, and I don’t let anything get me down or keep me from succeeding. I would also like to be a vlogger someday.
My name is Jarrod. I graduated from West Seattle High School and attend the University of Washington. I like history, drawing, and writing. I also like to watch anime and indie animations. I am looking at becoming a paralegal. Currently I am working at the Seattle Public Library.
Hi, my name is Jayda. I attend Spokane Falls Community College. I graduated from Mount Spokane High School. I have attention deficit disorder and dyslexia. My dyslexia comes up mostly when I’m doing math or sometimes with letters when I’m reading.
Hi, my name is Jon. I graduated from Oroville High School. I’m thinking about going to college to study radiology because of my knowledge of computers. I enjoy listening to heavy metal music and playing video games. I’ve been teaching myself how to play the keyboard.
My name is Kyleelynn, and I attend Southern New Hampshire University. My hobbies include watching TV, shopping, and spending time with the people I love. I miss spending time with my friends from DO-IT!
My name is Micayla. I live in Anacortes, Washington, and I have an associate in applied arts and sciences degree in animation from Shoreline Community College. I like making art, watching movies, reading, writing, and engaging in activism. I write fiction and hope to animate my own show someday. I was on the Special Olympics Women’s National Team in 2018. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Central Washington University and am minoring in accessibility studies in hopes of becoming a DVR counselor. I have made the Dean’s List twice so far! I have left hemiplegic cerebral palsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
My name is Naomi. I am currently studying at the University of Washington Bothell, majoring in business administration with a concentration in leadership and strategic innovation (LSI) and minoring in economics. I am an officer in Women in Business, and I joined the supply chain management club. I also became a member of Toastmaster’s Club. I have devoted the last few years to dancing, mostly hip-hop. Dancing has brought major physical improvements to my daily life. I love American Sign Language and am studying Korean and Mandarin. I am currently applying for internships and scholarships in my free time. I couldn’t live without my service dog, Libby the IV.
Hello, my name is Rob. I am currently working as a mechanical engineer for Electroimpact in Mukilteo, WA. I graduated from Washington State University in December of 2021. I graduated from Tesla STEM High School in Redmond back in 2017 and participated in an internship with the Center for Neurotechnology at UW during the summer between high school and college. I am currently living in Edmonds, WA. Some of my passions outside of work are baseball, choir, and church.
Hello Everyone! My name is Rochelle (she/her/hers). In 2019, I graduated from North Seattle College with a transfer degree and started my journey at the University of Washington (UW). I am majoring in communications and global and regional studies at the UW and will be graduating this summer 2022. I am one of the many student assistants of the DO-IT team. I earned a DO-IT Trailblazer award in 2022.
Hi, I am Ryan! I live in Shoreline, Washington. I currently attend Shoreline Community College in their transition program. I have cerebral palsy. I enjoy hanging out with friends, playing video games, watching YouTube, and writing fiction stories.
Hi, my name is Serena. I graduated from Chiawana High School and now attend Columbia Basin College. I would like to design technology for people with disabilities. I have a passion for video games and all kinds of music.
My name is Takashi. I just graduated from Montclair State University majoring in dance and am moving to Philadelphia to hopefully pursue a career in the arts. I am working, dancing, and recently got a kitty cat.
Hello everyone! My name is Teresa, and I graduated from Seattle University (SU) with a bachelor of science in psychology and a minor in Chinese, and I plan to attend Columbia University for graduate school in the fall. I was born missing both of my arms but utilize my feet to navigate life. At SU, I was a dancer, a resident assistant, a dance coach, and a tour guide in undergraduate admissions. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Hello, my name is Ziyu. I live in Marysville, Washington. I graduated from Marysville Getchell High School. My career goal is to be a graphic designer. In my spare time, I like to explore the great outdoors, play video games, watch movies, take pictures, and surf the internet. I also enjoy photography. I have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.