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1997 Phase III DO-IT Scholars
1997 Participants
Jesse
| Bror
| CJ
| Jeffrey
| Wes
Michael
| Jorja
| Aimee
| Shawn
| Jeremy
| Carly
Bridget
| Matthew
| Janny
| Bill
| Rachel
Phase III Scholars
Phase III Scholars continue their involvement in DO-IT electronic
communications as they prepare to go to college. Throughout the year they
continue to communicate with Scholars, Ambassadors, and Mentors via the
Internet and participate in DO-IT activities, projects, and internships.
My name is Jesse. I live in North Dakota and will be a freshman at
the University of North Dakota this year. Some of my interests are computer
graphic and sound design, and the Internet. Some fun stuff I like are biking,
cross country skiing, listening to and playing rock with my guitar, and playing
computer games like Doom. I was an Intern in Summer Study '97.
Hi, my name is Bror. I'm 18 years old. I have a learning disability
and plan to attend North Idaho Communicty College this winter. I heard
about the DO-IT program through my math and science teachers. It sounded
like a lot of fun and it is a lot of fun. I like all sports.
My name is CJ and I am from Washington state. I have Attention
Deficit Disorder with some learning disabilities in English and spelling. I
enjoy math, astronomy, playing my guitar, exploring music on the computer,
bike riding, swimming, and roller skating. I love working on computers.
Internet access gives me the tools to explore my interests in computer music
and the sciences. I worked in the DO-IT camps this summer and as an Intern
at Summer Study.
My name is Jeffrey and I live in Washington. I have Psoriatic
Arthritis; it affects both my skin and joints. I have very limited range of
motions and strength, and I'm sensitive to both extreme hot and cold
weather. My interests are biology, algebra, and computers. Since I was a kid,
I've always been curious to find out how things work. I enjoy playing video
games and collecting comics. Having a computer is great!! It assists me in my
education and provides fun at the same time. I love it!
My name is Wes. I am 20 years old. I would like to pursue
computer animation as a career. In my spare time I like to hang out with my
friends, draw, listen to music, play video games, and take walks. I am
quadriplegic and use a wheelchair. I reside in Washington with my father,
stepmother, and five sisters. I will be a sophomore at Central Washington
University this fall.
I am Michael from Washington. I am going to Highline Community
College this fall. I have a hidden disability called Dyslexia. I hope to become
an architect, carpenter, or go into the Department of Fish and Wildlife. I like
basketball, soccer, most all other sports, building, and fishing. The activities
that I participatde in at school were a club called Earth Corp and the varsity
swimming team. I think that the DO-IT program is a wonderful opportunity
to communicate with many different people.
I'm Jorja and I live in Boise, Idaho; although I may be in
Michigan soon. I attended Boise State University this past year but plan to
transfer to a university in Michigan. I have Cerebral Palsy and use a
wheelchair. My hobbies are bumming rides from people, hanging out, and, of
course, using the Internet. DO-IT has been a really good experience for me.
This summer I was an Intern in Summer Study.
Hello. My name is Aimee. I am 18 and have a learning disability. I
really love getting to know other people. I think email is the most wonderful
thing since the low-fat candy bar. I am diabetic. I like to write letters, read just
about anything (besides school work), write poetry, sing, and have a social life,
even though I donšt get to do that a lot. I am currently attending a trade
school.
Hi, I am Shawn from Washington state. I will be attending Big Bend
Community College this fall. I'm quadriplegic and use a wheelchair. I hope
to become a computer designer. My hobbies include sports, computer, music,
and reading. I think the Internet is one of the neatest things the computer
industry has made yet. You can learn a whole lot on the World Wide Web.
DO-IT is the best thing going. I was an Intern at Summer Study this year.
My name is Jeremy. I live in Washington state. I like computers
and to work on cars. I like sports. This fall I'm going to take classes at
Spokane Falls Community College. I have a brain injury from a bicycle
accident.
My name is Carly. I am 18 years old and graduated high school in
1996. I have a physical disability called arthrogryposis multiplex congenita.
AMC is a muscle and joint condition. Because my wrists are turned under it
is painful for me to use the mouse with my hand. I have learned how to use
my foot instead. I still type with my hands though. I also use voice
recognition software called Dragon Dictate when my hands hurt too much to
type. I run an online support group for people with disabilities and I am also
working as a Webmaster for our new family business, Custom Computers. I
plan to go to college in the future.
My name is Bridget and I'll be a freshman this fall at Whitman
College. I'm hearing impaired and my interests include genetics, medicine,
chemistry, and evolution. I love to swim, travel, and work with animals.
DO-IT is making me aware of how to prepare for college and what kind of
disability-related issues to be thinking of. It's a great way to meet people and
learn important things.
My name is Matthew. I will be attending the University of
Washington and working in the Adaptive Technology Lab this fall. I have a
disability called Epidermolysis Hysica. I don't make enough of a thing called
collagen that helps hold skin cells together. I get blisters easily. I use a
wheelchair. I like learning about how the universe was created. But my love
is computers. I want to design software for Nintendo or Microsoft. I like to
play video and computer games, I collect and play Magic: The Gathering; and
I'm a big Star Trek fan. I was an Intern at Summer Study '97. That's basically
me.
Hi, my name is Jannette. I am from Tacoma, Washington. I will be a
freshman at Arizona State University this fall. I am very active in the choir
and travelled to the '96 Heritage Festival in San Francisco! We also sang the
national anthem at Candlestick Park. That was a blast! Besides singing, I love
to go camping with my older sister and parents. During the school year I
attend the Running Start program which allows high school students to earn
college credits. In my spare time, I love to make jewelry for my friends and
family. The DO-IT program is a ton of fun!
My name is Bill and I live in Oregon with my mom, dad, and a
dog named Chester Manly. I have Cerebral Palsy and very limited use of my
left hand. Luckily, I can still do many things. I raise pigs, ride horses, go
tubing behind the boat, and ride four wheelers at the Oregon Dunes. My
biggest interest is in animal science, and I am particularly interested in the
great apes and zoo vet science. I also enjoy computers. I will be a freshman at
Rogue Community College. DO-IT has given me the opportunity to have a
wonderful computer at home (which helps me tremendously with school
work!), and has opened the door to the world through the Internet. My DO-
IT summer experiences help me gain the knowledge I need to continue my
education after high school.
Hi! My name is Rachel. My disabilities are end-stage renal failure
and hearing loss. I'm now recovering from a kidney transplant. I'm in DO-IT
because of my interest in biology. Other subjects I enjoy are English, reading,
and psychology. I will be a freshman at Columbia Basin Community College
in the Tri-Cities area this fall. Having a computer and access to the Internet
helps me research and explore career options. I'm very glad to be a part of
DO-IT. It's been an experience I will never forget!
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