Disclaimer: This entry is part of the 2008 book, Creating a Transition Program for Teens: How DO-IT Does It, and How You Can Do It, Too. For the current application and deadlines for the Scholars Program, please visit our Scholars Application page.

 

 

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You are encouraged to submit your application by January 10th. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a space available basis.

A complete DO-IT Scholars application includes all of the following items:
______ Student Application
______ Recommendation from High School Teacher or Administrator (signed by school principal)
______ Parent/Guardian Recommendation and Consent
______ Student's grade record for the last two years (Transcript Request Form attached)

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Student Application
DO-IT Scholars Program

This form is to be completed by the high school student applicant. Please attach printed, typed, or taped responses. Return this form and any additional attachments to

DO-IT Scholar Application
Box 355670
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-5670

If you have questions about the Scholars program or this form, please contact DO-IT at

206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
888-972-DOIT (3648) (toll free voice/TTY)
206-221-4171 (fax)
509-328-9331 (voice/TTY) Spokane office
doit@u.washington.edu

Applicant Information

1. Please describe your interest in your two favorite academic courses (e.g., science, math, etc.) and explain why you have these interests.
2. Describe your educational and career goals.
3. Describe how you feel about meeting and corresponding with other high school students who have a variety of disabilities and are interested in pursuing higher education.
4. What is the nature of your disability, and how does it affect your learning?
5. What types of accommodations and/or support persons (including personal assistants) do you use at school presently?
6. Describe your computer and Internet experiences (if any).
7. Does your disability require that you use special software or hardware in order for you to use a computer? If so, describe assistive technology you find most useful.
8. Please state in 100 words or less why you would like to be included in the DO-IT Scholars program.
9. If you received assistance from another person or used another accommodation to complete this form, please describe fully the type of assistance you received (e.g., dictated answers to someone who wrote them, etc.).
10. Additional comments (optional).

Signature:________________________________________ Date:____________________

All DO-IT Scholars program offerings are contingent upon receipt of continued funding. All DO-IT Scholar participants are required to be residents of Washington State.

The University of Washington ensures equal opportunity in education regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

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Recommendation from
High School Teacher or Administrator
DO-IT Scholars Program

This form is to be filled out and returned by a teacher or administrator. Please share pertinent information about the student and his or her disability. Attach additional pages as needed to address the items below. Return this form and any additional attachments to

DO-IT Scholar Application
Box 355670
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-5670

If you have questions about the Scholars program or this form, please contact DO-IT at

206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
888-972-DOIT (3648) (toll free voice/TTY)
206-221-4171 (fax)
509-328-9331 (voice/TTY) Spokane office
doit@u.washington.edu

Student Applicant's Name:______________________________________________________

High School & District Names:___________________________________________________

School Address:________________________________________________________________

Grade Level, Current Academic Year:_____________________________________________

Student's Cumulative High School GPA __________, for Grades _____ Through _______

Does this student have a disability that is recognized by the school/district? __________

If so, what is the nature of the disability, and how does it affect them academically?

Please comment on this student's academic interests.

Please comment on this student's potential to complete a college program.

Please comment on how this student works in group learning environments.

Please comment on this student's computer skills.

Please comment on why you think this student is a good candidate for this program as described in the DO-IT Scholars brochure.

Additional comments (optional):

Name of person filling out report (please print): _______________________________

Position/Title: ______________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________ Date: _______________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________ Email: _______________________________

Endorsement by School Principal: _________________________________________________

All DO-IT Scholars program offerings are contingent upon receipt of continued funding. All DO-IT Scholar participants are required to be residents of Washington State.

The University of Washington ensures equal opportunity in education regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.

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Parent/Guardian
Recommendation and Consent
DO-IT Scholars Program

This form is to be filled out and returned by the parent or guardian of the applicant. Attach additional pages as needed to address the items below. Return this form and any additional attachments to

DO-IT Scholar Application
Box 355670
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-5670

If you have questions about the DO-IT Scholars program or this form, please contact DO-IT at

206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY)
888-972-DOIT (3648) (toll free voice/TTY)
206-221-4171 (fax)
509-328-9331 (voice/TTY) Spokane office

Student Applicant's Name (please print):_______________________________________

Please comment on the interest that the applicant has shown in attending a college or university after high school graduation.

In what areas has the applicant shown academic or career interests?

Why is the applicant a good candidate for this program?

Provide additional comments or information regarding the applicant that would be useful to DO-IT program staff.

All DO-IT Scholars program offerings are contingent upon receipt of continued funding. All DO-IT Scholar participants are required to be residents of Washington State.

The University of Washington ensures equal opportunity in education regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status in accordance with University policy and applicable federal and state statutes and regulation.

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Transcript Request Form for DO-IT Scholar Applicant

DO-IT Scholar Applicant: This form is an optional tool for you to request that transcripts from your school be sent to the DO-IT Center as part of your Scholar application. It can be filled out by you and a parent/legal guardian and submitted to your school. Note:

To be considered in the first round of the selection process, transcripts and other application materials must be received at the DO-IT Center by January 10.

Transcript Request Form

Name of Student: _____________________________________________________________

Home Address: ________________________________________________________________

Telephone: ___________________________________________________________________

Birth Date: __________________________________________________________________

Grade in School: _____________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: _______-_____-_______

Name of School: ______________________________________________________________

I request that official grade reports/transcripts for the past two years be sent to DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) at DO-IT Scholar Application

Box 355670
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-5670
206-221-4171 (fax)

I give permission for this information to be sent to the DO-IT center.

Signature of Participant: _____________________________________ Date: __________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________ Date: ______

Name of Parent/Guardian (print): _______________________________________________

For information about DO-IT, call 206-685-DOIT (3648) (voice/TTY), send email to doit@u.washington.edu, or consult www.washington.edu/doit.

Participant Information
DO-IT Scholars
University of Washington

 

Name of Participant:__________________________ Disability:______________________

Please describe how your disability affects your ability to do your schoolwork (in class and outside of class).

Do you use any of the following tools?
__ taped texts
__ interpreter
__ FM hearing system
__ note taker/scribe
__ wheelchair
__ Braille
__ large-print materials
__ personal attendant
__ guide dog
__ walking device
__ other (please describe):_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Which math course will you have completed by June 2005?
__ algebra
__ geometry
__ trigonometry
__ precalculus
__ calculus

Which science classes will you have completed by June 2005?
__ biology
__ chemistry
__ physics
__ geology
__ health
__ psychology
__ anatomy
__ earth science
__ other (please describe): ____________________________________________________________________________

Which computer classes will you have completed by June 2005?
__ HTML/web design
__ keyboarding
__ programming
__ computer aided drafting
__ other (please describe):___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Which computer software have you used?
__ Microsoft Word
__ WordPerfect
__ Microsoft Excel
__ Adobe PageMaker
__ Microsoft Windows
__ other (please describe):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you have experience using the Internet?
__ Web browser
__ FTP
__ email
__ HTML
__ other (please describe):_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Permission for Participation
DO-IT Summer Study I Program
University of Washington

Most DO-IT activities will take place on campus or in the adjoining community. Locations include McCarty Hall, the Burke Museum, engineering and science labs, and Husky Union Building. The DO-IT Summer Study Program participants will also take three off-campus field trips, tentatively scheduled as:

Friday, August 6 Microsoft Tour
Saturday, August 7 Pacific Science Center
Sunday, August 8 Seattle Aquarium

For these events, students will travel on a bus with DO-IT staff. They will be returned to McCarty Hall at University of Washington.

Parental Permission Statement

I give my consent for ______________________________ (Name of Student) to attend all DO-IT Summer Study activities, including field trips. I understand that most of the scheduled DO-IT activities will take place on campus or in the adjoining community. I understand that there will also be three off-campus field trips for which supervision and bus transportation will be provided.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: _______________________________________ Date: ______________________

Media Release
DO-IT Scholars Program
University of Washington

Members of the news media (print, broadcast, and electronic) often express an interest in covering DO-IT programs. News people may film, tape record, or photograph various activities. If participants object to being included in news coverage in any way, they should simply tell the reporter that they do not wish to be included.

If a reporter or other member of the news media asks us for information about you, we will provide them with a copy of this form. Please fill in the information, if any, you would like to share with a reporter.

Name of DO-IT Scholar: _______________________________________________________

Hometown: _________________________________________________________________

School: _______________________________ Year in School: ________________________

Disability:___________________________________________________________________

Phone Number(s):____________________________________________________________

E-mail Address(es):___________________________________________________________

Other Comments: ____________________________________________________________

Signature of DO-IT Scholar: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Parental Permission Statement

I ___________________________________________ (Name of Parent/Guardian) hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of _________________________________________________________ (Name of Participant).

I hereby consent to his/her wishes as set forth in the release herein above.

Signature of Parent/Guardian: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________________

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DO-IT Volunteer Opportunities

General Office Assistance: Volunteers assist with collating, labeling, and assembling resource packets for many mailings, resource production projects, and preparation for conferences.

Data Entry: Volunteers with basic data entry skills update our various program participant and contact databases.

Conference Booth Assistance: DO-IT frequently hosts exhibits at conferences, job fairs, or special events. Volunteers share information about DO-IT programs and distribute resource material.

Transportation: Occasionally volunteers provide transportation for adults with disabilities making presentations or attending special events.

Field Trip Escort: On a field trip to an industry tour, a visit to a college, or a trip to participate in a job fair, volunteers assist students with disabilities by providing accommodations, reading information, or assisting as chaperones.

Workshop/Classroom Presentations: DO-IT conducts various college and career exploration classes in which volunteers assist one-to-one with assignments and provide accommodations to students with disabilities.

Computer Setup/Support: Volunteers with good technical skills assist in setting up computer labs or demonstration displays. During events, these volunteers provide technical support and assist users in learning about the adaptive technology.

Our calendar includes events or activities throughout the year. Many of our volunteer needs are periodic. DO-IT Summer Study, our intensive two-week camp, is held late July to early August. Many DO-IT events, such as the yearly Summer Study and field trips, are photographed and/or videotaped. If you choose to attend any of these events, you may be asked to complete a publications release form.

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Please complete the DO-IT Volunteer Application to indicate your skills, availability, and contact information. All volunteer candidates will also be asked to complete and return the UW Conviction/Criminal History Information form, which will be mailed to you once we receive your completed application. This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Thank you for your interest in supporting DO-IT!

DO-IT Volunteer Application

Name:________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (day):________________________ Email: ________________________________

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

I am interested in the following volunteer opportunities:

_____General Office Assistance
_____Data Entry
_____Conference Booth Assistance
_____Transportation
_____Field Trip Escort
_____Workshop/Classroom Presentation
_____Computer Setup/Support
_____Other ________________________________________________

Availability:

_____Weekdays, during regular business hours
_____Weekday evenings
_____Weekends
_____Other:________________________________________

Frequency:

_____Occasional, please call as needed
_____Ongoing, regular schedule: _____ Daily _____ Weekly
_____Other:________________________________________

List other specific skills or interests that relate to your volunteer interest:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

List two references (please include name and contact phone or email):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________

Please return the completed application to DO-IT, University of Washington, Box 355670, Seattle, WA 98195-5670; email to doit@u.washington.edu or fax to 206-221-4171.

DO-IT Publications Release
University of Washington

I, ______________________________________________________________________ (First and Last Name of Participant), hereby give DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) and DO-IT project partners the right and permission to copyright, distribute, sell, broadcast, duplicate, exhibit, and/or use film, audiotape, photographs, printed information, and/or drawings of me without limitation for general education, information dissemination, and research purposes in videotapes, audiotapes, and printed publications and on the World Wide Web. I give DO-IT permission to publish information including, but not limited to, my first and last name, email address, city and state of residence, name of school, disability, age, and interests.

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished publication or the eventual use for which it might be applied.

Signature of Participant: __________________________________________ Date: __________________

For participants under 18 years of age, please have a parent/guardian complete the following:

Parent/Guardian Permission Statement

I hereby certify that I am the parent or guardian of __________________________________________ (Name of Participant)

I agree to the statements above.

Printed Name of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________ Date: __________________

Netiquette: Electronic Mail Guidelines for DO-IT Scholars and Ambassadors

• Keep paragraphs in your messages short, and separate paragraphs with blank spaces.
• Avoid covering several topics in one message. It's better to send multiple messages. Then the receiver can respond to each topic separately.
• Use mixed upper- and lower-case letters rather than all capitalized letters. Avoid using control characters or special keys.
• It's friendly to begin a message with the real name of the person with whom you are corresponding. End the message with your real name.
• When replying to a message that was sent to you, include the electronic mail message to which you are replying. Decide if the reply should be sent to the group or just the individual who sent the message.
• Keep discussions relevant to academic, college, career and disability-related topics. Do not send chain mail or junk mail to the lists.
• Do not use words others might find offensive. Avoid personal attacks. Don't engage in name calling.
• Do not participate in conversations that would not be acceptable to your parents and/or DO-IT staff.
• Do not engage in conversations that you are not comfortable with. Immediately report offensive or troubling electronic mail messages that you receive to the DO-IT Director at doit@u.washington.edu.
• Remember that an electronic mail message is easy for recipients to forward to others and, therefore, is not appropriate for very personal messages—it's more like a postcard than a sealed letter.
• Take advantage of the spell check feature.
• Review your message BEFORE you send it.

Shape the future . . . be a DO-IT Mentor.

The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) electronic mentoring community provides an opportunity for students with disabilities to communicate via electronic mail and during program activities with Mentors and other students with disabilities. Your role as a DO-IT Mentor is a mix of friend and teacher. Your goal is to inspire and facilitate personal, academic, and career achievements in the DO-IT participants for whom you mentor. These protégés are college-capable students with disabilities pursuing challenging academic and career fields.

Do you have what it takes to be a DO-IT Mentor?

The relationships you develop with your protégés become channels for the passage of information, advice, challenges, opportunities, and support. DO-IT Mentors offer protégés the following:

• Information
  Mentors share their knowledge, experiences, and wisdom.
• Contacts
  Mentors provide valuable opportunities by facilitating academic, career, and personal contacts.
• Challenges
  Mentors stimulate curiosity and build confidence by presenting new ideas, opportunities, and challenges.
• Support
  Mentors encourage growth and achievement by providing an open and supportive environment.
• Goal Setting
  Mentors help protégés discover talents and interests and define and attain their goals.
• Advice
  Mentors guide protégés in reaching academic, career, and personal goals.
• Role Models
  By sharing stories of achievement with protégés, Mentors can become role models.

Who are DO-IT Mentors?

DO-IT Mentors are college students, postsecondary faculty, and professionals in a variety of challenging academic and career fields. Many of the Mentors have disabilities themselves. The Mentors support high school and college students with disabilities as they transition to college and careers.

How do DO-IT Mentors and protégés communicate?

Mentors and protégés communicate primarily through the use of electronic mail. Email eliminates the challenges imposed by time, distance, and disability that are characteristic of in-person mentoring. Frequent email communication, combined with personal contact at DO-IT sponsored events, facilitates personal, academic, and career achievement.

DO-IT Mentors are subscribed to several electronic discussion lists. These lists include

• doitsem—a public forum for discussing STEM issues pertaining to individuals with disabilities
• doitchat—a forum where DO-IT protégés and Mentors interact
• mentors—a discussion list for Mentors
• disability-specific lists—forums where Mentors and protégés each participate in one of five special interest groups to discuss issues related to a specific disability area

For more information about DO-IT's mentoring community, consult Opening Doors: Mentoring on the Internet at www.washington.edu/doit/opening-doors-mentoring-internet.

AccessSTEM Teams

As part of a special project, DO-IT is inviting Mentors with academic and/or professional backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to participate in AccessSTEM mentoring teams. This effort is part of DO-IT's Northwest Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, funded by the National Science Foundation (Cooperative Agreement #HRD-0227995). Each mentoring team links students together with Mentors who are studying, teaching, and working in a STEM area similar to those the protégé is interested in pursuing. Ideally, each AccessSTEM mentoring team is composed of at least one high school student, one college student, and one STEM professional. These Mentors participate on the AccessSTEM, mentors, and doitsem discussion lists; they have the option of joining doitchat and disability-specific lists.

Applying to become a Mentor

As a DO-IT Mentor, you must have access to email and the Internet. To apply to be a DO-IT Mentor, complete the attached application.

Because safety is of particular concern for young people using the Internet, this position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. All Mentor candidates are asked to complete and return the University of Washington Conviction/Criminal History Information form. This form will be mailed to you once we receive your completed application.

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DO-IT Mentor Application Form

Complete the form below, attaching additional pages if necessary.

Name: ____________________________ Postal Address: __________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Home Telephone: ___________________ Email: __________________________________

1. Are you currently a college student? If yes, what institution do you attend? What are your year in school and field(s) of study?
2. What is your occupation? Are you currently employed? If so, who is your employer? What is your position?
3. Please list any postsecondary degrees you have completed.
4. Have you ever been a mentor before? If so, please describe your experience(s).
5. Have you had personal or professional experiences with disabilities that you could share with DO-IT participants? If yes, please describe.
6. Please indicate any special interest or background in science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics. Are you interested in joining an AccessSTEM Team?
7. Do you have any hobbies or special skills that you think will benefit DO-IT mentees?
8. Do you speak a language other than English? If yes, please list.
9. Mentoring a young person is a big responsibility and can change the lives of both the mentor and the mentee. What do you hope to gain from the experience? What do you hope the mentee will gain?

References: Please list names and contact information for three references.

1. ___________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________

Please note that, on occasion, DO-IT Mentors are featured in DO-IT printed and web-based materials such as DO-IT NEWS and in other publications. As a DO-IT Mentor, you agree to allow DO-IT and DO-IT project partners to publish information including, but not limited to, your first and last name, email address, city and state of residence, name of school, employer, disability, age, and interests. This information is used for program reporting and data analysis. As a DO-IT Mentor, you also waive any right to inspect or approve the finished publication or the eventual use for which it might be applied.

(Optional) Permission to use Photographs and Video: Many DO-IT events, such as the yearly mentoring luncheon, are photographed and/or videotaped. If you attend any of these events, you may be photographed and/or videotaped. Sign below if you give DO-IT and DO-IT project partners permission to copyright, distribute, sell, broadcast, duplicate, exhibit and/or use film, audiotape, photographs, printed information, and/or drawings of yourself without limitation for general education, information dissemination, and research purposes in videotapes, DVDs, audiotapes, online streaming videos, and printed publications, and on the Web. You waive any right to inspect or approve the finished publication or other product in which your image/information might be used.

Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________________

I have read and agree to the expectations listed for DO-IT Mentors as indicated above. I authorize DO-IT to contact my references and process a background check.

Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________________

DO-IT Mentor Survey

1. What is your role in DO-IT?
   • I am a DO-IT Ambassador with mentoring responsibilities.
   • I am a DO-IT Mentor and have never been a DO-IT Scholar.
   • I am a DO-IT staff person.
2. What is your gender? ___________________________

For questions 3–9, choose the response that best describes your interactions with DO-IT Scholars or DO-IT Mentors and/or staff.

3. On average, I have communicated electronically with DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Once a month or less
   • Twice a month
   • Every week
   • Every day
4. On average, I have communicated electronically with other DO-IT Mentors and/or staff
   • Never
   • Once a month or less
   • Twice a month
   • Every week
   • Every day
5. I have talked about science, engineering, or math topics with DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Rarely
   • Occasionally
   • Frequently
6. I have talked about college issues (e.g., applications, financial aid, recommendations for classes, dorm life, etc.) with DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Rarely
   • Occasionally
   • Frequently
7. I have talked about disability-related issues with DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Rarely
   • Occasionally
   • Frequently
8. I have talked about career issues (e.g., describing aspects of my job, exploring interests, etc.) with DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Rarely
   • Occasionally
   • Frequently
9. I have offered technical information about computer use, adaptive technology, and/or Internet resources to DO-IT Scholars
   • Never
   • Rarely
   • Occasionally
   • Frequently

For questions 10–13, choose the response that best matches your feelings about each statement. Choose "Not applicable" if the statement does not apply to your situation.

10. The amount of interaction I have with DO-IT Scholars is satisfactory.
    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • No opinion
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree
    • Not applicable
11. The amount of interaction I have with other DO-IT Mentors and staff is satisfactory.
    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • No opinion
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree
    • Not applicable
12. I have enjoyed exchanging electronic mail with DO-IT Scholars.
    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • No opinion
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree
    • Not applicable
13. I have enjoyed exchanging electronic mail with other DO-IT Mentors and/or staff.
    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • No opinion
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree
    • Not applicable
14. What do you like about your electronic communications with DO-IT Scholars?
    (Enter your response in the box below.)
15. What do you dislike about your electronic communications with DO-IT Scholars?
16. What do you like about electronic communication versus other modes of communication (e.g., phone, face-to-face)?
17. What do you dislike about electronic communication versus other modes of communication (e.g., phone, face-to-face)?
18. What changes, if any, would you like to see in the electronic mentoring part of the DO-IT program?

Thank you for your participation.

DO-IT Scholar Survey Computer and Internet Use

For items 1 through 6, please choose the letter of the response that best describes your answer.

1. I use my computer approximately:
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day
2. I use word processing software:
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day
3. I use other software:
   Please list what you've used: _________________________________________________
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day
4. I log-in to my email account approximately:
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day
5. I use electronic mail:
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day
6. I use websites, discussion lists, and/or other electronic resources:
   1. Never
   2. Once a month or less
   3. Twice a month
   4. Every week
   5. Every day

For items 7 through 19, please choose the letter of the response that best matches your feelings about the statements.

7. Electronic lessons and information sent to be my DO-IT staff have helped me learn to locate and use Internet resources.
   1. Strongly disagree
   2. Disagree
   3. No opinion
   4. Agree
   5. Strongly agree
8. I enjoy exchanging electronic mail with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff.
   1. Strongly disagree
   2. Disagree
   3. No opinion
   4. Agree
   5. Strongly agree
9. I enjoy exchanging electronic mail with other DO-IT Scholars.
   1. Strongly disagree
   2. Disagree
   3. No opinion
   4. Agree
   5. Strongly agree
10. Having contact with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff with disabilities has helped me to believe that I can achieve a lot in spite of my own disability.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
11. Through electronic mail exchanges with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff I have learned about different careers in science.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
12. Having opportunities to talk about disability issues with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff has been helpful to me.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
13. As a result of my communication with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff, I feel better prepared to make the transition from high school to college.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
14. Having contact with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff has stimulated my interest in science, engineering, and/or mathematics.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
15. Having access to Internet resources has provided a way for me to obtain information previously hard to get to due to my disability.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
16. I like receiving electronic mail from DO-IT staff about activities I can get involved in (e.g., scholarships, contests, inclusion in articles, etc.).
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
17. Having access to the Internet allows me to communicate with people that I would normally have difficulty communicating with because of my disability.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
18. Having access to the Internet will help me be successful in college and a career.
    1. Strongly disagree
    2. Disagree
    3. No opinion
    4. Agree
    5. Strongly agree
19. Would you like more training to use Internet resources?
    1. No
    2. Yes, a little
    3. Yes, a lot
20. What do you like and/or dislike about your electronic communications with other DO-IT Scholars?
21. What do you like and/or dislike about your electronic communications with DO-IT Mentors and/or staff?
22. What do you like and/or dislike about electronic communications versus other modes of communication (e.g., phone, face-to-face)?
23. Which Internet resources or tools have you found most useful? Why?
24. What are your science, mathematics and engineering interests?
25. What experiences in science, engineering or mathematics have you found interesting? What experiences in science, engineering or mathematics have you found negative?
26. At present, does your disability affect your academic or career choices? If so, how?
27. Do you plan to attend college after completing high school?
    If yes:
    What special areas of study are you interested in pursuing?
    What concerns do you have about living away from home?
    What concerns do you have about pursuing a college academic program?

Sample DO-IT Summer Study Schedule

Thanks for making Summer Study a success! The following guidelines will help you move smoothly through the Summer Study program and gain the maximum benefit from the activities. This schedule lets you know what is planned and when to be ready!

• Plan ahead for rest, personal care, and other needs so you can arrive promptly and participate in all activities. If you require an adjustment to your schedule, request approval from a DO-IT staff member.
• On your schedule look for the following icons that highlight the major area of focus for each activity:

  Academic/College Preparation
  Planning for college, securing accommodations, exploring different fields of study.

  Career Preparation
  Exploring new and exciting career fields, participating in work-based learning, creating a resume.

  High-Tech Skills
  Developing technology skills, learning about assistive technology, designing a website.

• Show your appreciation for the people who are contributing their time and talents to this program by keeping an open and respectful attitude.
• Practice self-advocacy! If you require special disability-related accommodations in order to participate, request them from the presenter or a DO-IT staff member.
• Complete individual or group projects as assigned. Use time available during open computer labs to complete newsletter articles and other assignments.
• Abide by all curfews and gather only in designated campus locations. In McCarty Hall, please remember that only females are permitted on 2nd Floor South and only males are permitted on 3rd Floor South. The main McCarty lobby and library are "open" areas.
• Be aware of your personal safety during the program, both on campus and off campus. Travel in a group of three or more that includes an intern or a staff member. Keep track of your roommate or other "buddy."
• Wear your name tag and carry your room keys, meal card, and Summer Study schedule with you at all times.
• If you have suggestions for additional activities to add to the schedule, share your ideas with any DO-IT staff member.

Monday, July 25

1:30-3:30

Intern Check-in (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor)

 

3:30-5:30

Intern Orientation (McCarty Hall Lounge, 3rd Floor)

 

5:45-7:00

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:00

Intern Meeting (McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor)

Tuesday, July 26

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

9:30-12:00

Computer Lab set-up (Tech Staff) (HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:30-12:00

Program Set-up (Interns and Staff) (Meet in McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level)

 

12:00-1:00

Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

 

1:30 -3:00

Intern Rooms & Campus Orientation (Leaving from HUB Food Court)

 

3:30-5:30

Phase I Scholar Registration (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level)

 

5:30-6:30

Welcome Meeting for Scholars and Parents (Haggett Hall Lounge, Plaza Level) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Welcome: Program goals, schedule, expectations, safety, and staff introductions.
• McCarty Hall rules and emergency procedures (Resident Advisor).
• Scholar and Guest introductions.
• View video DO-IT Summer Study 2004

6:30-7:30

Welcome BBQ (Haggett Hall Patio, Plaza Level)

• Your first assignment: "This is Your Life!"

7:30-8:30

DO-IT Success Panel (Haggett Hall Patio, Plaza Level)

• Words of wisdom from DO-IT Interns, Mentors and Ambassadors, who have "done it" before.

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities take place on Denny Field across from McCarty Hall (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level).
• Visiting, board games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or 3rd Floor Lounge).

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Wednesday, July 27

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

• Depart McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby between 7:00 and 8:00.

9:00-9:30

Welcome (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Schedule, rules, evaluations, "buddy" system, Q & A, and newsletter projects.

9:30-10:15

Computer Lab/E-mail Set-up (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Doug Hayman, DO-IT Technology Specialist and Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Get "connected" with your fellow Scholars, Ambassadors and Mentors. Send an email message to at least one current Scholar, one Phase II Scholar, one Ambassador, and one Mentor.
• View video Computer Access: In Our Own Words.

10:15-10:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-12:00

Get to the Heart of It! (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Brenda Schumpert, UW Zoology Graduate Student

• Learn about anatomy and physiology as you dissect a heart.
• Find out about college and career paths in the life sciences.

12:00-12:15

Join Your Lunch Bunch

 

12:15-2:00

Lunch with Video Planning Groups (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

 

2:00-3:15

Taking Charge! (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor ) Tracy Jirikowic, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Self-determination, goal setting, and strategies for success.
• View video Taking Charge: Stories of Success and Self-determination.

3:15-3:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Group Soup! (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor ) Kurt Sahl, UW Center for Instructional Development and Research

• Learn the "recipe" for successful group learning.

5:30-7:00

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:00

Night out at University Village

• Meet in front of McMahon Hall to depart for U-Village in large groups.
• Hang out at the U-Village outdoor mall. Travel in groups of 3 or more with an intern or staff member.
• See a performance by musical group "The Dusty 45s" anytime before 8:30. See your map for the location.
• Redeem your coupon for ice cream at Ben and Jerry's.
• Meet at Blue C Sushi to return to campus between 8:30 and 9:00.

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Thursday, July 28

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

9:00

Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby to load bus for Starbucks visit.

 

10:30-11:15

Starbucks 101 (2401 Utah Avenue South, Seattle)

• Find out more about Starbucks and learn about career paths that exist within the company. There's more to Starbucks than baristas!

11:15-12:00

Employee Panel

• Hear from Starbucks employees about what they do and how they DO-IT.

12:00-1:00

Lunch with Starbucks Employees

 

1:00-2:00

Tour Starbucks Headquarters

 

2:00

Meet outside front entrance to load buses and return to University of Washington.

 

3:30-4:00

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

 

4:00-5:00

Tall, Tall Trees (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Katie Weden, UW Environmental Studies Student

• Learn more about the Pacific Northwest environment.

5:30-6:45

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

6:45

Meet in McCarty Hall Entrance Lobby to depart for Ski-For-All.

 

7:00-9:00

Cycling with Ski-for-All (Parking Lot C-10 near Anderson Hall)

• Feel the wind rushing through your eyelashes! Find your adventurous soul. We have the bicycle for you - modified to fit your every need.

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Friday, July 29

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:00-9:00

Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:15

Phase I: Computer Security: Hoaxes, Anti-virus Programs, and Firewalls (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Doug Hayman, DO-IT Technology Specialist

• Computer users beware! Learn strategies for maintaining and protecting your computer– anti-virus software and upgrades, downloading precautions, and more!

10:15-10:45

Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-12:00

Planning for College (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Dyane Haynes, Director, UW Disability Resources for Students

• Get ready to go to college and learn how to request and receive the accommodations you need.
• View video College: You Can DO-IT.

12:00-12:15

Staying Connected (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, and daily events.

12:15-2:00

Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

• Visiting (outside HUB 1st Floor)
• Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

2:00-3:15

Work-based Learning Experiences: A Key to Successful Career Preparation (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• View video Learn and Earn: Tips for Teens.
• Explore your career interests and the value of gaining work experiences before choosing a major and graduating from college.

3:15-3:45

Snack Break (Outside Planetarium, PAB A, 2nd Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Spaced Out! (Auditorium/Physics Astronomy Building A, 2nd Floor) Kevin Covey, UW Astronomy Graduate Student and Instructor

• Explore the night sky and our Solar System at the UW Planetarium.

5:30-7:00

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:00

Craft Fest! (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Lounge/Patio, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level)

• Explore your artistic talents and make something cool to take home!

9:00-11:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

11:30-12:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 12:00.

12:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Saturday, July 30

7:00-9:00

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

9:45

Phase I: Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor) to load bus for Pacific Science Center.

 

11:00-11:45

Arrive Pacific Science Center and Tour Exhibits (Downtown Seattle, 2nd Ave North entrance).

• Visit exhibits and shows in groups of three or more.

11:45-12:45

Lunch (Box lunches provided at tables outside café in the center area of the second floor of the Pacific Science Center).

 

1:00-1:30

Laser Show - Laser Motown

• Meet by 12:45 at the Adobe Laser Dome for the 1:00 show.

1:30-2:15

More Exploration of the Pacific Science Center

 

2:30-3:30

IMAX Theater: Adrenaline Rush

• Meet at the entrance to the Earnes IMAX Theater at 2:15 for the 2:30 show.

3:30

Phase I: Depart Pacific Science Center to load bus and return to UW.

 

2:30-4:30

Phase II: Registration and Get Back in Touch Time (McCarty Hall Main Lounge, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level)

 

5:00-5:30

Phase II: Introduction for Scholars and Parents (Haggett Hall Lounge, Plaza Level) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Welcome - Program goals, schedule, expectations, safety, staff introductions.
• McCarty Hall rules and emergency procedures (Resident Advisor).
• Scholars re-introduce themselves & guests and share college/employment post-high school plans.

5:30-7:00

BBQ Dinner and Phase II Scholar Welcome (Haggett Hall Patio, Plaza Level)

• Mix and mingle with the Phase II Scholars.

7:00-9:00

Karaoke and "I Scream"! (McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor )

• Get your picture taken for the DO-IT Snapshots Yearbook.
• Create the "Ultimate Ice Cream Treat" at our DO-IT yourself sundae bar.
• Share your hidden talent or sing your favorite tune with a Karaoke machine.

9:00-11:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

11:30-12:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 12:00.

12:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Sunday, July 31

7:00-9:00

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:00

Religious Service (optional)

• See Tami to make arrangements to attend a religious service if you are interested.

10:30

Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor) to load bus for Woodland Park Zoo

 

11:30

Arrive Woodland Park Zoo

 

11:30-12:30

Lunch

• Grab your lunch before entering the zoo.

12:30-3:00

Explore the Woodland Park Zoo

• Explore the zoo in groups of 3 or more.
• Stop by the gorilla exhibit to complete your observation sheets.

3:00

Meet to load buses and return to UW.

 

5:30-7:00

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:00

Movie Festival (McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor )

• Movie Festival with popcorn!

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Monday, August 1

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

 

9:00-12:00

  Phase II Workshops:

• The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Richard Ladner, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
• Practically Proteins! An Augmented Reality Workshop (215 Fluke Hall, East Conference Room, 2nd Floor) Suzanne Weghorst, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
• Under the Sea (NOAA) Deborah McArthur, NOAA Marine Educator
• Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 209B, 2nd Floor) Wendy Chisholm, Shawn Henry, World Wide Web Consortium

8:00-9:00

Phase I: Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:15

Phase I: Know Your Style, Know Yourself Part I (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Debra Zawada, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Explore your learning styles and interests.

10:15-10:45

Phase I Snack Break (Outside HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-12:00

Phase I: Web Detectives: Search Strategies and Critical Thinking (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Doug Hayman, DO-IT Technology Specialist and Val Sundby, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Learn strategies to increase you web searching efficiency and evaluate information you get from the web.
• Participate in a virtual scavenger hunt and win a valuable prize!

12:00-12:15

Phase I: Staying Connected (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, and daily events.

12:15-2:00

Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

• Visiting (outside HUB 1st Floor)
• Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

2:00-3:15

Phase I: Know Your Style, Know Yourself Part II (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Debra Zawada, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Learn how to apply the learning styles and interests you identified this morning to succeed in school and your career.

2:00-3:15

Phase II: Study for Success! (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Jay Howell, UW Counseling Center

• Learn strategies to improve your study habits and increase your college success.

3:15-3:45

Phase I & II Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Phase I and Phase II: Monkey Business (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Dawn Prince-Hughes, Ph.D.

• Learn more about the field of anthropology from our keynote speaker.
• Analyze the data you collected during your gorilla observation at the zoo.

5:30-6:30

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:30

Celebration Evening (Walker-Ames Room, Kane Hall)

• Presentation of 2nd Annual DO-IT Trailblazer Awards!
• Keynote Presentation: Dr. Dawn Prince-Hughes
  Dawn is an adjunct professor of anthropology at Western Washington University, the author of Songs of the Gorilla Nation: My Journey through Autism, and the editor of Aquamarine Blue 5: Personal Stories of College Students with Autism. She will share with us some of her personal and professional experiences.
• Visit with DO-IT Mentors and special guests at the reception featuring artwork from Phase II Scholar Amanda.

9:30-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Tuesday, August 2

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

 

9:00-12:00

Phase II Workshops:

• The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Richard Ladner, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
• Practically Proteins! An Augmented Reality Workshop (215 Fluke Hall, East Conference Room, 2nd Floor) Suzanne Weghorst, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
• Under the Sea (Hitchcock Room 346, 3rd Floor - today only) Deborah McArthur, NOAA Marine Educator
• Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 209B, 2nd Floor) Wendy Chisholm, Shawn Henry, World Wide Web Consortium

8:00-9:00

Phase I: Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:15

Phase I: It's Your Career (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Analyze your skills and interests and apply them to careers.
• Explore the coolest jobs and hottest careers for your future.
• View video It's Your Career.

10:15-10:45

Phase I Snack Break (Outside HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-12:00

Phase I: Show Me the Money! (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Tami Tidwell and Val Sundby, DO-IT Program Coordinators

• Learn what it takes to get a Scholarship or Academic Award and fill out a real-life application.

12:00-2:15

Phase I and II: DO-IT Mentoring, Career Panel, and Lunch with DO-IT Advisory Board Members/Guests (HUB Ballroom, 2nd Floor)

• Meet DO-IT Advisory Board members, Mentors, and special guests.
• Learn more about what it takes to be successful in school and on the job from professionals with disabilities in a variety of career fields.

2:15-3:15

Phase I and II: "We Did It, So Can You!" (HUB Ballroom, 2nd Floor)

• Phase II Scholars will present their projects.
• Phase I Scholars pick up ideas for the project you will complete and report on next year.

3:15-3:45

Phase I and II Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Phase I: Disability Identity (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Dennis Lang, Director, Disability Studies Development

• Learn about the exciting new field of disability studies - an academic field that combines social, cultural, historical, political, legal and educational perspectives

3:45-5:00

Phase II: Resumes (HUB 106B, 1st Floor) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Bring your most current resume. We will add some polish, make updates and finish with a document that will dazzle any future employer.

5:30-7:00

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

6:15-8:30

Phase I: Get a HIT of Tomorrow's Technology! (215 Fluke Hall), Suzanne Weghorst, Director, Interface Development
Join your assigned group for a tour of the UW Human Interface Technology Lab.

• Group 1 Meet in the McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby at 6:15.
• Group 2 Meet in the McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby at 7:15.

7:00-8:30

Phase II: Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Wednesday, August 3

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

 

9:00-12:00

Phase II Workshops:

• The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Richard Ladner, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
• Practically Proteins! An Augmented Reality Workshop (215 Fluke Hall, East Conference Room, 2nd Floor) Suzanne Weghorst, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
• Under the Sea (NOAA) Deborah McArthur, NOAA Marine Educator
• Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 209B, 2nd Floor) Wendy Chisholm, Shawn Henry, World Wide Web Consortium

8:00-9:00

Phase I: Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:15

Phase I Computer Lab: Web Design (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Terry Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

• Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to create the 2005 Scholar web page.

10:15-10:45

Phase I Snack Break (Outside HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-11:45

Phase I Computer Lab: Web Design (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Terry Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

• Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to create the 2005 Scholar web page.

11:45-12:15

Phase I: Staying Connected (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, and daily events.
• View the DO-IT Pals: An Internet Community video

12:15-2:00

Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

• Visiting (outside HUB 1st Floor)
• Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

2:00-3:15

Phase I Computer Lab: Web Design (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Terry Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

• Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to create the 2005 Scholar web page.

2:00-3:15

Phase II: First Impressions Count! (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Learn tips for a successful job interview.

3:15-3:45

Phase I & II Snack Break (Outside HUB 108, 1st Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Phase I and Phase II: College Life - What Helps and Where to Find It (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Lisa Stewart, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Talk to your fellow Scholars and Mentors about helpful accommodations and how to get them in college and beyond.

5:30-6:45

Dinner (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

7:00-9:00

Chills and Thrills at the Burke Museum (UW Campus)

• Tour the arctic photograph exhibit at the Burke museum.
• Take advantage of having the museum all to ourselves to see the Burke exhibits of fossils, bugs, dinosaurs, and the history of Washington State over the past 500 million years.

9:00-10:30

Evening Dorm Activities

• Outdoor sports activities (Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby, 3rd Floor, Lobby Level to go to Denny Field outside across from McCarty Hall).
• Visiting, board games, video games, crafts & more (McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby or McCarty Library).
• Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms in McCarty Hall.

Thursday, August 4

7:00-8:30

Breakfast (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

 

9:00-12:00

Phase II Workshops:

• The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Richard Ladner, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
• Practically Proteins! An Augmented Reality Workshop (215 Fluke Hall, East Conference Room, 2nd Floor) Suzanne Weghorst, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
• Under the Sea (NOAA) Deborah McArthur, NOAA Marine Educator
• Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 209B, 2nd Floor) Wendy Chisholm, Shawn Henry, World Wide Web Consortium

8:00-9:00

Phase I: Open Computer Lab (Optional) (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

 

9:00-10:15

Phase I Computer Lab: Web Design (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Terry Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

• Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to create the 2005 Scholar web page.

10:15-10:45

Phase I: Snack Break (Outside HUB 106B, 1st Floor)

 

10:45-12:00

Phase I: Writing for Success (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

• Tips for writing letters required for college entrance, scholarships and employment.

12:00-12:15

Phase I: Staying Connected (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, and daily events.

12:15-2:00

Phase I: Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

• Visiting (outside HUB 1st Floor)
• Open Computer Lab (HUB Room 106B, 1st Floor)

12:00-1:30

Phase II Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

 

1:30-2:30

Phase II: Our Take on Intake (HUB Room 200ABC, 2nd Floor) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Coordinator and Cristi Thielman, UW Disability Resources for Students

• Learn about the intake process for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.

2:30-3:00

Phase II Snack Break (Outside HUB 200ABC, 2nd Floor)

 

2:00-3:15

Phase I: The Wonderful World of Engineering (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Josh Sementi, College of Engineering Instructor

• Explore the many exciting disciplines in the field of engineering.
• Take the Engineering 101 Challenge!

3:00-5:00

Phase II: You Can DO-IT! Practicing Your Interviewing Skills (HUB 200ABC, 2nd Floor) Scott Bellman and Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinators

• Get first-hand experience practicing your interviewing skills with representatives from local companies and organizations.

3:15-3:45

Phase I Snack Break (Outside HUB Room 108, 1st Floor)

 

3:45-5:00

Phase I: You Can DO-IT: Articulating Your Needs and Communicating with Faculty (HUB Room 108, 1st Floor) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• View video Building the Team: Faculty and Students with Disabilities.
• Meet professors and participate in a role playing exercise.

Meet in McCarty Hall Main Entrance Lobby to depart for South Campus Center 5:45, 6:00, or 6:15.

 

6:00-7:00

BBQ Dinner (South Campus Center, Room 316 )

 

7:00-10:00

DO-IT Dance (South Campus Center, Room 316)

• Celebrate your Summer Study successes including new DO-IT friends.
• Dance the night away with Scholars, Ambassadors, Mentors, and other DO-IT community members.

Depart South Campus Center to return to McCarty Hall at 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00

 

10:30-11:00

Flush and Brush!

• Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room by 11:00.

11:00

Goodnight! All Scholars must be in their rooms at McCarty Hall.

Friday, August 5

7:00-8:30

Breakfast and Begin Pack-up (McMahon Hall Cafeteria, Ground Floor, Dining Level)

 

8:30

Phase II Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby Level) to depart for Phase II Workshops.

 

9:00-12:00

Phase II Workshops:

• The Game of Life (Paul Allen CSE Building, Room 006) Richard Ladner, Computer Science Professor, University of Washington
• Practically Proteins! An Augmented Reality Workshop (215 Fluke Hall, East Conference Room, 2nd Floor) Suzanne Weghorst, Human Interface Technology Lab, University of Washington
• Under the Sea (NOAA) Deborah McArthur, NOAA Marine Educator
• Curb Cuts in Cyberspace (HUB Room 209B, 2nd Floor) Wendy Chisholm, Shawn Henry, World Wide Web Consortium

8:30-10:00

Phase I Pack Up (McCarty Hall)

• Pack-up, but leave belongings in room.

10:00-11:30

Phase I: What Comes Next? (McCarty Hall Library, 3rd Floor), Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

• Discuss Phase II expectations, share Phase II project ideas.

11:45

Phase I Meet in McCarty Entrance Lobby (3rd Floor, Lobby) to depart for HUB.

 

12:00-1:15

Phase I and Phase II Lunch (HUB Food Court, Ground Floor)

 

1:30-3:30

Closing Ceremonies (Kane Hall, Walker-Ames Room)

• Phase I Awards and Testimonials.
• Phase II Reports and Awards.
• Good-byes.

Here are a few helpful tips to guide you, as a personal assistant, through the Summer Study experience.

1. Remember who you report to. You are employed by the Scholar and are here to meet his/ her personal needs. Follow his/her directions. Do not spend time alone with another participant. Keep in mind that your Scholar may have little or no experience supervising an assistant. Help them develop their skills.
2. Communicate with the Scholar. Discuss your personal needs, work hours, and any concerns, as appropriate, with the Scholar.
3. Encourage independence. DO-IT Summer Study provides an opportunity for Scholars to practice articulating their own needs. Provide support during labs and academic activities, but encourage the Scholar to request assistance from instructors or lab staff and to work effectively within groups.
4. Be flexible. While we have tried to plan for each Scholar's personal and academic needs, we cannot anticipate everyone's needs at all times. Expect this to be a learning experience for everyone involved.
5. Provide feedback. Your suggestions regarding any program aspects are of value to us. Submit written evaluations of activities you are involved in.
6. Ask questions; share concerns. If you have program questions or concerns, please discuss them with a DO-IT staff member.
7. Have fun. Please join in and participate in our social activities and events as you are able.

Scholarship for DO-IT Scholar Personal Care Assistant Salary

Families for whom the cost of a personal care assistant salary would impede a Scholar from attending the Summer Study program may apply for a scholarship of up to $350 per week. DO-IT Scholars and their parents/guardians are responsible for hiring adult (over the age of eighteen years) personal care assistants and paying their salaries. DO-IT pays for room and board for personal care assistants who work for Scholars during the Summer Study program. Parents of Scholars are not eligible to be paid as personal care assistants through this scholarship. A parent/guardian or adult Scholar must complete and return the form below to apply for need-based scholarship for the salary of a personal care assistant.

Sheryl Burgstahler
Director, DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, Technology)
Box 355670, University of Washington
Seattle, Washington 98195-5670

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DO-IT Application
Scholarship for Personal Care Assistant

Name of DO-IT Scholar:_____________________ Telephone: ________________________

Name, Social Security Number, and Resident Status of person responsible for covering cost of personal care assistance (parent/guardian or adult Scholar who will use the funds to pay the salary of the personal care assistant)—The check will be made payable to this person:

Name: ____________________________ Social Security Number: __________________
Resident Status (choose one): U.S. Citizen/Nonresident Alien/Resident Alien

I request that $___________ total (up to $350/week) be provided for the salary of a personal care assistant during the DO-IT Summer Study program. I have not accepted and do not plan to accept other funding for this portion of personal care assistant costs, and I will notify DO-IT immediately if other funding becomes available.

I intend to pay ______________________(name of personal care assistant) for personal care assistance during the DO-IT Summer Study program. I understand that the check will be mailed to me after the conclusion of the Summer Study program and it is my responsibility to use these funds exclusively to pay the salary of the assistant for the Scholar named above.

Signature of DO-IT Scholar:_________________________ Date:__________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian, if the DO-IT Scholar is under the age of eighteen: __________________________________________________ Date__________________

DO-IT Summer Study Emergency Procedures for Staff/Volunteers

Emergency (e.g., major health concern or injury, threatening/violent behavior)

• If necessary, have someone call 911 or 9-911 from a campus phone to request the Emergency Medical System (EMS).
• Access the Scholar's Emergency Form—have it ready for EMS. Emergency Notebooks are located at McCarty Hall snack room, in HUB (Husky Union Building) 106 computer lab/classroom, and with the Lead Staff on field trips.
• Apply necessary first aid. Do not move unconscious or back or neck injury victims. Have someone stay with the Scholar at all times.
• Call Michael as soon as feasible. Michael will contact the Scholar's parents and/or further contacts as needed. If Michael cannot be reached, continue down the following list until you reach someone.
  1. Sheryl Burgstahler 206-543-0622
  2. Scott Bellman 206-685-6222
• If the Scholar will be transported by EMS professionals, have an adult that is not the Lead Staff for the current activity accompany the Scholar.

Minor Incident Procedures (e.g., health concern, minor injury, behavior concern)

• Calm Scholar and others in the area. Consider moving Scholar to a quiet area away from the group. Provide aid and determine next steps for the Scholar.
• Referencing Scholar's Emergency Form may assist in resolving the situation. Emergency Notebooks are located at McCarty Hall snack room, in HUB 106 computer lab/classroom, and with Lead Staff on field trips.
• Once situation is under control, contact Michael. Michael will contact parents if necessary and let other staff know about the situation as needed. Such notification will assist in providing specific follow-up and increased awareness of Scholar issues.

Group Meeting Locations (e.g., upon evacuation due to fire, earthquake, or other emergency)

• McCarty Hall— N7 Parking lot (West of McCarty Main Entrance, across Whitman Court)
• HUB - West side lawn (between HUB and Allen Library, across Yakima Lane)
• Field trips—Bus drop off location
• Other buildings—Instruct Scholars to meet near the entrance where they came into the building. Always observe where the nearest accessible exits are located upon arrival.

ALL staff should assist to verify that everyone is accounted for as soon as possible.

Summer Study Planning Questions/Information for DO-IT Scholars
Guideline for Staff: Ask Only Questions That Apply

 

Name of DO-IT Scholar:______________________ Phase:____________________

Telephone:___________________________________

Disability: ___________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth:______________________ Career Goal:______________________________

Favorite Classes: #1____________________________ #2 ___________________________

Name of Parent/Guardian:____________________________________________________

Email of Parent/Guardian:_______________________Add to Parent Email List? yes/no

Getting Here

Summer Study Phase I: Tuesday, July 26–Friday, August 5
Registration—3–5 pm Tuesday, July 26
Pick-up time—4–6 pm Friday, August 5

Summer Study Phase II: Saturday, July 30–Friday, August 5
Registration—3–5 pm Saturday, July 30
Pick-up time—4–6 pm Friday, August 5

Travel

How will you be getting to Seattle?

Do you need assistance getting to the University of Washington? If you are looking for financial assistance to fund your travel, have you contacted local organizations, schools, community organizations (fund-raisers), businesses, or family members? We are able to pick up Scholars at the train station or airport; however, it is expected that Scholar families will cover other costs of travel to and from the UW. Need-based travel scholarships are available.

Who will be traveling with you?

Have you determined your travel dates and times yet?
Note: Rooms are available for those traveling a distance needing to come on Friday, July 29, or leave on Saturday, August 6. Dorms will not be staffed by DO-IT after 11:00 am on August 6.

Parking

Parking will be reimbursed for parents or family members who drop their children at the UW. Details about parking will be described in the next Scholar letter.

Academic Accommodations

Many Scholars will require some type of accommodation in order to participate in class and evening activities.

Academic activities are generally scheduled 9:00-5:00; nonacademic activities are generally scheduled 7:00-9:00 pm with some kind of wind-down option available to the late-nighters between 9:00 and 11:00 pm.

Learning Disabilities

What is helpful to you in a classroom setting?

Hearing Impairments

Do you use

• ASL interpreter? other type of interpreter? lectures, labs, small-group discussions, meals, field trips, recreational activities, social activities?
• FM system? If yes, will you be bringing one or should we provide one?

To actively participate, for what activities do you need an interpreter?

Mobility or Visual Impairments

In what format would you like to have the following materials?

• Summer Schedule
• Handouts to be used in class
• Handouts to take home and refer to later

If you use large print when reading written materials,

• What font size?
• What style of font is best?
• What requirements do you have regarding the physical environment?
• Will you be bringing a service dog? If so,
  Name:
  Breed:

Everyone

What is your seating preference?

What additional accommodations might you need during Summer Study?

Getting Around Campus

Will you need transportation to go across campus (more than a quarter mile)?

Will you be bringing a wheelchair? If so, is it

• Manual?
• Electric?
• A scooter?

Is the wheelbase wider than thirty inches? (We advise that Scholars bring a manual backup if they have one, in case of mechanical breakdown or battery problems).

Do you need to use the wheelchair at all times?

Living On Campus

Typically, breakfast runs from 7:30-8:30 am. Classes start at 9:00. Given this information, Scholars need to think about what time they need to get up and how long it will take them to get ready in the morning. DO-IT staff members do not provide personal care assistance unless it is very minor.

Some Scholars need plenty of rest, so we try to match roommates' sleep needs; however, we are not always successful, so we ask Scholars to communicate and respect each other's needs and preferences of their roommates.

What is your normal summer sleep schedule?

• Night owl?
• Early to rise?
• Standard?

Personal Care

Do you need assistance with personal care? Be specific regarding the type of assistance needed:

• Meals?
• Bathing?
• Toileting?
• Dressing?
• Other?

Will you need a personal care assistant to help you with personal care tasks in the morning, evening, or throughout the day? If so,

• Will your assistant be staying overnight during Summer Study? All nights? If not, which nights specifically?
• Will the assistant be male or female? Are they over eighteen? A family member? If not a family member, do you need financial assistance to pay a personal care assistant? (We may have funding for up to $350/week.)
• Do you prefer to room with your assistant or with another Scholar? Dorm rooms have two single beds. We try to pair up two Scholars and have assistants room together, unless the Scholar and family prefer to have the Scholar and assistant room together.

Would you like a hospital bed (moves up/down/various positions)? Note that a standard bed has railings.

Tell me anything else we should know about your personal care needs.

Bathroom Use

The dorm rooms do not have bathrooms in them. Bathrooms are community bathrooms across the hall from the rooms with communal sinks and individual toilet and shower stalls. The dorms put raised toilet seats in one wheelchair-accessible toilet stall on each floor. Flexible shower handles are usually available in one stall. The doors to the rooms are wide enough to accommodate a standard manual or motorized wheelchair in most cases. Scholars may need a roll-in shower or a transfer bench.

Do you shower or use a bathtub? Alone or with help? Will your helper be male or female?

How long does it take you?

What time of day do you usually shower/bathe?

• Morning?
• Afternoon?
• Evening?

How often?

Do you use a shower chair? If so, describe style. Flexible shower head/hose? Hoyer lift? What will you be bringing with you?

Will your personal care assistant be bringing a vehicle? If so, we will provide a parking pass for them for the dates they are here. Do you need a wheelchair accessible parking space or just a disability space? Do you have an oversized vehicle?

Medications and Health Care

DO-IT does not have a doctor or nurse on staff. We are unable to administer medications to Scholars. If Scholars need assistance with medications, we urge them to come with someone who can help them. We urge Scholars and their families to devise independent ways to remember and administer medications if they are necessary—alarms, dated pill cases, calendar, etc. If someone needs shots administered, is not coming with a personal care assistant, and cannot administer the shots themselves, we need to know this so we can explore making arrangements with health care providers at Hall Health Medical Center or the UW hospital.

The schedule is packed with activities for Scholars to participate in from morning to evening. However, it is intentionally modular so that those who need rest periods will be able to jump back in at any time. We ask that Scholars monitor their own health and activity levels and excuse themselves if they need to rest, informing DO-IT staff on duty at the time of their need to rest.

Is it necessary for you to have time during the day to rest, do therapy, or attend to personal care needs? What time usually and how long?

Is there anything else we should know about medications or health issues?

Eating During Summer Study

Meals are eaten as a group. Each Scholar will get a meal card to cover costs of meals for themselves and personal assistants. Breakfast is generally 7:30-9:00 am, lunch is 12:30-1:30 pm, and dinner is 5:30-7:00 pm. Lunch is typically food-court style in the Husky Den, with a wide array of choices. Breakfast and dinners are served cafeteria/food-court style in McMahon Hall, with a selection of main entrees, salads, beverages, and desserts. DO-IT also provides snacks (juice, soda, water, fruit, sweet or salty snack foods) during two half-hour snack breaks (10:30-11:00 am and 3:30-4:00 pm) and in the evening.

Do you have any dietary considerations that if not met during the two weeks of Summer Study would be harmful to your health? Is your diet typically

vegetarian? vegan? low salt? low-fat? other?

Generally each food service area can accommodate these needs. Refrigerators can be made available in a dorm room if a Scholar needs to refrigerate medication or special dietary items.

Do you eat independently or with help? Do you need adaptive equipment during meal-time? (If yes, please be sure to bring and label it.)

Do you require a straw for drinking beverages?

Is there anything else we should know about your diet or eating issues?

Religious Services

Attendance at a religious service is an option for Scholars. We try to match Scholars to a service but may not always be successful. Would you like to attend a service? If so,

• What denomination?
• What day is the service?

Do you have family or friends that you would go with, or would you like DO-IT to try to find a volunteer to go with you?

Follow-Up

Phase I only: What is a fun fact about you that can be used for an icebreaker activity on the first night of Summer Study?

Phase II only: What is your progress on your

Phase II project?

• Résumé?
• Work-based learning experience?

DO-IT Scholar Emergency and Personal Care Information

Emergency Information

Should an emergency arise, DO-IT Summer Study staff will contact parents immediately. However, should we be unable to reach you, we would like the name and phone number of an alternative contact person and your child's physician.

Please complete the following:

Name of Scholar:______________________ Name of Parent/Guardian:_______________

Home Phone(s):_______________________ Work Phone(s):_________________________

Alternative Contact Name(s): __________________________________________________

Home Phone(s):_______________________ Work Phone(s):_________________________

Name of Physician(s): _________________________________________________________

Phone(s): ____________________________________________________________________

Please describe below any pertinent medical conditions, allergies, considerations, or situations that may require special attention, and include a list of medications that are prescribed for this student. Also indicate other dietary restrictions, special accommodations, or general concerns of which we should be aware. If you need additional space, please attach a separate sheet.

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Personal Care

DO-IT staff cannot take responsibility for personal care. The participant's family must provide a personal care assistant if the participant needs assistance with:

• completing morning/evening personal activities (e.g., getting out of bed, dressing, brushing teeth/hair)
• eating
• using the restroom
• administering medication
• transferring

Will your child require a personal care assistant during the Summer Study program?

Yes__ No __ If yes, please provide the following information about this assistant:

Name: ____________________________________ Telephone: _______________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

DO-IT Scholars are capable and motivated high school students who are preparing for college. They are participants in project DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology), which is directed by the University of Washington (UW). A wide range of disabilities are represented in each group of Scholars, including blindness, low vision, hearing impairments, mobility impairments, health impairments, attention deficit disorder, specific learning disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities.

Instructors and other volunteers are important members of the DO-IT team while Scholars participate in Summer Study programs on the University of Washington campus. Most have little, if any, previous experience working with students who have disabilities. This publication includes basic communication, lecture, discussion, field trip, and laboratory suggestions. Following these guidelines helps maximize Scholar participation and independence.

Presentation

• Produce handouts in Braille, large print, or electronic format as needed.
• Speak clearly and naturally.
• Try to incorporate as many senses as possible in your instruction: visual, auditory, and tactile. For example, consider using visual aids, verbal descriptions, and object manipulation in your presentation.
• Work in advance with DO-IT staff to determine needs and arrange production.
• Face Scholars when you speak and keep your face, particularly your mouth, visible.
• Describe visual aids and demonstrations verbally. For example, say "the 3-inch steel rod" instead of "this."
• Feel free to use terms like "watch the dial" and "walk over to." Many people with disabilities use such terms even if they cannot see or walk.
• Use language that is easily understood. If you introduce an unusual or difficult word, spell and define it orally and write it on the blackboard or overhead projector. Use analogies that Scholars will understand to explain a term or process.
• Ask DO-IT Scholars to help you distribute handouts, set up, or demonstrate a concept. They enjoy being actively involved.
• Share personal and/or humorous anecdotes about your life or work experiences.
• Convey passion for your work.
• Consider creating a project in class that Scholars can take home with them and/or describe a project, such as collecting data, that Scholars can do after the program is over.
• Invite Scholars to send you electronic mail with their results, questions, or comments.
• Include time for discussion. DO-IT Scholars are inquisitive and enjoy sharing their ideas.

Discussion

• Before calling on a Scholar, allow time for the group to think about a question and formulate responses.
• Allow Scholars with speech impairments to participate in group discussions. If you do not understand what is being said, repeat what you understood and ask the person to repeat the rest. Often, other Scholars can help you understand what the student is saying.
• Call on Scholars both verbally and with gestures so that students with visual or hearing impairments know that they are being addressed.
• Repeat all questions and comments from the audience to ensure that all Scholars have heard them. This is also very important if a Scholar is using an FM amplification system.
• If there is an interpreter in the room, direct comments to the Scholar, not the interpreter. The interpreter performs only the function(s) of a Scholar's ears and/or voice.

Laboratory

• Make requests in advance for Braille and large print labels and instructions for lab equipment.
• Give the Scholars a tour of your lab before beginning an activity. Show where the exits, showers, extinguishers, and other safety equipment are located. Make sure that shower chains and wash hoses can be reached by Scholars who use wheelchairs in case of emergency.
• Explain safety practices and make sure that Scholars follow them.
• Make certain that aisles and work surfaces are clear. Scholars who use wheelchairs usually work best when work surfaces are at least 29-32 inches from the floor, and 36 inches wide.
• When appropriate, organize your activities so that students are paired up or working in small groups. Matching Scholars with different abilities can maximize participation. For example, in an activity where knobs need to be turned and gauges monitored, a Scholar who is blind can perform the manipulations while someone who cannot use his hands can provide directions and feedback. DO-IT staff can assign groups in advance as appropriate.
• If a Scholar feels they can do a task but you cannot understand how, ask the student to explain how they would do it. If anyone's safety is in question, consult with a DO-IT staff member before allowing them to attempt the task to see if other alternatives might be identified.
• Thank you for contributing to the successful transition of DO-IT Scholars into postsecondary education and careers. Please contact DO-IT if you have questions or concerns.

DO-IT Summer Study Daily Evaluation Form, Delivered via Email

Day [number], [date]

1. On a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," type the number that reflects your opinion about the quality of the [title] session with [instructor].
2. On a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," type the number that reflects your opinion about the quality of the of the [title] session with [instructor].
3. On a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," type the number that reflects your opinion about the quality of the [title] session with [instructor].
4. On a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," type the number that reflects your opinion about the quality of the [title] session with [instructor].
5. On a scale from 1 through 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," type the number that reflects your opinion about the quality of the [title] session with [instructor].
6. What did you like best about these activities?
7. What suggestions, if any, do you have for improving any of these activities?

Thank you for your participation.

DO-IT Scholar Summer Study Faculty/Instructor Feedback Form

1. Please select those items that reflect your presentation format:

   _____One-time only lecture

   _____One-time only lab

   _____Multiple-day lab

   _____Multiple-day project

   _____Multiple-day lecture

   _____Other; please describe: ______________________________________________

2. Which, if any, of the following training options did you use to prepare your presentation for students with disabilities?

   _____DO-IT handout(s)

   _____DO-IT video(s)

   _____Meeting/presentation by DO-IT staff

   _____Conversation with DO-IT staff

   _____Other; please explain: _______________________________________________

3. Have you given a similar presentation or lab to students without disabilities?

   _____Yes _____No

   If yes, please describe any differences in your experiences delivering the presentation to each group.

4. Using a rating scale from 1 to 5 where 1 means "poor" and 5 means "excellent," how well did the DO-IT participants perform, as a whole, in your activity?

   Comments:

5. Was there any disability group that had particular difficulty in successfully completing your activity?
   ___ Yes ___ No

   If yes, which one(s) and why?

6. Did you feel adequately prepared to deal with the variety of disabilities of the DO-IT summer program participants?
   ___ Yes ___ No

   If no, what would have helped?

7. What suggestions, if any, would you give to future instructors for the DO-IT summer program?
8. Would you like to participate in the DO-IT summer program next year?

   ___ Yes ___ No

Please use the space below to suggest topics and presenters to include in future DO-IT summer programs and suggest ways to improve the program overall.

Thank you for your participation.

DO-IT Work-Based Learning Student Information

 

Name: __________________________________________ Date:____________________

Gender: _____________ Age: ____________

Racial/Ethnic Identification (check all that apply):

• White, non-Hispanic
• Black, non-Hispanic
• Hispanic
• Asian or Pacific Islander
• American Indian or Alaskan Native

Permanent Mailing Address: ______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Email: _________________________ Phone: ___________________

• day
• eve
• cell

School Attending: ___________________

• High school
• 2-yr college
• 4-yr coll./univ.

Current Grade or Year in School: ____________ Expected Graduation Year: _______________

Describe academic area(s) of study you are pursuing or interested in pursuing (e.g., major).

Describe career(s) you are interested in pursuing.

List any paid or unpaid work experience(s) you have had.

Employment Status:

• employed, full-time
• employed, part-time
• not employed

If employed, name company: ____________________ Position: ________________________

Your Disabilities: _______________________________ Age of Onset: ____________________

Indicate in which of the following areas you would like assistance.

• Explore career interests.
• Learn about legal rights regarding ADA and employment.
• Locate college programs that support career goals.
• Locate campus/school resources (e.g., Career Center, Disabled Student Services).
• Locate community resources (e.g., SSI, Voc Rehab).
• Develop application cover letter for job application.
• Develop/update résumé.
• Gain experience to enhance résumé.
• Develop strategy for disclosure of disability.
• Develop/practice accommodation strategies.
• Assess ability to perform job functions and/or productivity level.
• Develop independent living skills.
• Develop interpersonal skills.
• Develop communication skills.
• Develop public speaking or presentation skills.
• Expand experience with technology.
• Expand use of adaptive technology.
• Develop career networking contacts and/or referrals.
• Prepare for job interviewing.
• Make money.
• Other

DO-IT Participant Work Experience Survey

 

Name:________________ Grade/Year in School:________________

Work Experience:____ Location:________________

Dates of Experience:________________

Dear DO-IT Participant,

You recently participated in a work-based learning experience. In order for us to evaluate the value of this experience in your career preparation, we would like to ask you to complete the following survey and return it to [name], within one week, at [email address].

Participation is voluntary and will not affect your status in the DO-IT program. The information collected in this survey will be used to improve the support provided to students with disabilities as they pursue work-based learning experiences and to communicate the impact of this DO-IT project to others. Results of this study may be published in reports to funding sources or in other program publications. No personal identifying information will be published. When we receive your response, any identifying information will be removed (e.g. your name, email address, name of employer, etc.). The collected information will be reported in a compiled, nonidentifiable format. We may quote responses to the final question on the survey, but only in a format that does not reveal your identity. Feel free to leave a question blank if you do not wish to respond.

Please remember that sending electronic mail is similar to sending a postcard: although unlikely, it may be possible for others to view the contents of your message. Contact [name] at [phone number] with any questions you may have about this survey.

Thank you for your help.

Part One.

Help us know what you have learned as a result of this work experience. Please indicate your response to these statements where 1= strongly disagree, 5 = strongly agree. Mark N/A = not applicable if the item was not addressed in your work experience (for example, if your experience did not involve working with coworkers circle, N/A (Not Applicable) for item 4).

As a result of this experience,

Not Applicable    Strongly Disagree    Strongly Agree

1. I am more motivated to study and work toward a career.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5
2. My knowledge of my career interests has increased.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5
3. I have learned the skills I need to succeed in specific job tasks.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5
4. I have learned skills I need to effectively work with coworkers.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5
5. I have learned skills I need to effectively work with supervisors.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5
6. I learned about the disability-related accommodations I may need at work.
   N/A              1             2             3             4             5

Part Two.

Please answer the following questions.

1. List two skills learned from this work experience.
2. List accommodations (if any) you needed for this position.
3. Describe what you gained most from this work experience.

DO-IT Scholar Parent Feedback

The purpose of this survey is to determine how DO-IT activities have impacted your son or daughter. Participation is voluntary and will not affect his/her status in DO-IT. Please omit your name. If you have questions, contact [name], [phone].

• In which year did your son or daughter first attend a DO-IT Summer Study session?
  ____[2 years prior]    ____[1 year prior]     ____[current year]
• Indicate the degree to which each statement applies to your child where 1 = not at all, 5 = a great deal, and n/a = not applicable.

  	Not at All	A Small Amount	A Fair Amount	A Good Amount	A Great Deal	Not Applicable
  Participation in DO-IT has enhanced my child's:
  level of independence	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  scholastic interest and participation	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  interest in science, math, engineering	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  interest in college	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  perception of career options	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  self-esteem	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  social skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  self-advocacy skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a

• Indicate your impression of the value of the following specific activities in your child's development of social, academic, and career/employment skills, where 1 = not valuable at all, 5 = extremely valuable, n/a = not applicable

  	Not Valuable	Fairly Valuable	Valuable	Very Valuable	Extremely Valuable	Not Applicable
  Computer/Internet activities helped them develop:
  social skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  academic skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  career/employment skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  Summer Study at UW helped them develop:
  social skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  academic skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a
  career/employment skills	1	2	3	4	5	n/a

What is the most noticeable impact of DO-IT activities on your son or daughter?

What other activities do you recommend that DO-IT undertake (e.g., parent support group, junior high outreach)?

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