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Alliance Affiliate Application

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Are you interested in promoting the inclusion of students with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers?

If so, then join us as an Affiliate with DO-IT's Northwest Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics!

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at the University of Washington supports college-capable students with disabilities as they pursue challenging academic programs and careers. DO-IT's Northwest Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (called the Alliance or AccessSTEM) is a five-year project funded by the National Science Foundation (Cooperative Agreement #0227995). The purpose of the project is to increase the number of people with disabilities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers. The Alliance supports and encourages students with disabilities who show interest and aptitude in STEM through mentoring, peer support, work experiences, and other activities as they transition to college, graduate school, and employment.

Most project efforts are focused in the Northwest region – in the states of Washington, Alaska, Idaho, and Oregon. However, outreach and dissemination efforts extend nationwide. The Alliance brings together successful practices and builds on established collaborations with ENTRY POINT!, MESA, postsecondary institutions and high schools. The Alliance offers students with disabilities the opportunity to participate in an on-line community with mentors, exploration activities, and paid student internships with college researchers and employers in STEM fields.

We are recruiting individuals and organizations to join this effort as Alliance Affiliates.

Alliance Objectives

DO-IT's Northwest Alliance will:

  1. increase the number of students with disabilities pursuing STEM academic programs and careers;
  2. provide on-going support and encourage high school and college students with disabilities who show interest and aptitude in STEM with peer and mentor interaction, work experiences, and other activities as they transition to college, graduate school, and employment;
  3. provide precollege educators and staff with strategies, tools, and support to create more inclusive programs for students with disabilities, where they are encouraged to pursue STEM studies and careers; and
  4. help STEM postsecondary faculty, support staff, counselors, and employers fully include students with disabilities in their courses and programs and create accessible facilities and electronic resources.

Alliance Affiliates can gain:

  • Funding for teacher minigrants;
  • Staff training to increase disability awareness and share strategies for including students with disabilities;
  • Information and consultation about making web pages, facilities, and labs accessible;
  • Free handouts and videos for training sessions;
  • Assistance with publications, curriculum, and program activities to assure the full inclusion of students with disabilities; and
  • Participation of students with disabilities in your programs.

Alliance Affiliates contribute to project efforts by:

  • Recruiting students to attend Alliance activities including college transition fairs, field trips, and STEM fairs;
  • Including students with disabilities in your program promotional materials and recruitment efforts;
  • Maximizing inclusion of students with disabilities in your curriculum and program activities;
  • Applying for a minigrant to purchase equipment, supplies, or training to increase the accessibility of your program;
  • Identifying or coordinating a special event or internship opportunity with a STEM field researcher or company;
  • Directing activities funded by an AccessSTEM minigrant;
  • Joining an AccessSTEM mentoring team to support a student with a disability or recruiting someone else to be a mentor; and/or
  • Contributing to Alliance efforts in other ways.

Joining the Alliance as an Affiliate

Alliance Affiliate applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application may be submitted via postal mail or FAX to DO-IT at the address below.

Alliance Affiliate Application Form

Northwest Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 

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Describe the population your program serves.




Describe the types of activities in 
your program.




List Alliance information, resources, 
or services that would benefit your program.




List other organizations/individuals you 
recommend DO-IT collaborate 
with on the Alliance?




Describe your planned contributions to 
the Alliance.

If you have any questions about the Alliance, or this application please contact DO-IT at:

206-685-DOIT (3648) — voice/TTY
888-972-DOIT (3648) — toll free voice/TTY,
206-221-4171 — FAX
doit@u.washington.edu