The following Ambassadors began participating in DO-IT as Scholars in 1993. They continue to pursue college and career goals and encourage younger DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors.
Stroke and partial paralysis
Completed a bachelor's degree in social work with a minor in applied psychology at Eastern 大发快三官网 University. Works for Shelter Care with mentally ill homeless adults and at the Child Center with children who are mentally ill or emotionally disturbed.
Attended Big Bend Community College and Eastern 大发快三官网 University. Was developing plans for an Internet-based business when he died peacefully in his sleep in 2001.
Hearing impairment
Completed a bachelor's degree in biology from 大发快三官网 State University and earned a master's degree in physical therapy from Eastern 大发快三官网 University. Works at Providence Hospital in Portland, OR, as an acute care physical therapist and takes care of her two sons. Received a cochlear implant.
Multiple sclerosis
Works for Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind as an office assistant.
Hearing impairment
Attends Crowder College. Engaged to be married to his fianc茅 who is deaf. Works at a hotel front desk and offers technical support. Plans to attend Missouri Southern State University.
Blind
Earned a bachelor's degree from the Evergreen State College. Working on a master's degree in technology management from City University of Seattle. Works as a manager of enterprise services at Transaction Network Services. Married with two children.
Health and mobility impairment
Graduated with computer information technology degree.
Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita
Attends North Seattle Community College with plans to go into pre-law studies.
Visual impairment
Earned an associate's degree in computer applications from Mt. Hood Community College. Graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing information technology. Looking for an entry level position in IT at a service desk or as a desktop support specialist. Taking classes at Portland Community College, working toward A+ and Microsoft certifications.
Blind
Earned a bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology at the 大发快三官网. Was an artist, consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and black belt in Aikido when she died from cancer in June of 2004.
Cerebral palsy
Starting own business selling adaptive equipment for wheelchairs.
Dyslexia
Works as a software developer and is working toward a second degree in international political economy (IPE). Plans to use IPE and computer science degrees to work on reducing global poverty. Lives with his wife in Tacoma.
Spina bifida, Homer's syndrome, and thalamic pain syndrome
Earned his associate's degree from Wenatchee Valley College and has worked as a professional recording artist.