DO-IT Wins Award
DO-IT was presented with the outstanding program award from
AHEAD (The Association on Higher Education and Disability). It was given to us in
recognition of our efforts and success in helping people with disabilities
succeed in postsecondary education and careers. Highlighted was our work
in the area of promoting access to computers, the Internet and assistive
technology as empowering tools. Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director, was
the lucky one who accepted the award on behalf of the DO-IT staff,
participants, and mentors. It was presented at AHEAD's annual conference
in July which was, this year, in Portland, OR. AHEAD is an international,
multi-cultural organization of professionals committed to full
participation in higher education for persons with disabilities. It is the
professional organization of directors and counselors who provide services
to students with disabilities on postsecondary campuses.