2019 DO-IT Summer Study Schedule

Thanks for making Summer Study 2019 a success!

The following guidelines will help you move through the Summer Study program and gain the maximum benefit from the activities. This schedule lets you know what is planned, when to be ready and where to meet!

  • Plan ahead for rest, personal care, and other needs so you can arrive promptly and participate in all activities. If you require a schedule change, request approval from a DO-IT staff member.
  • 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 assigned individual/group projects. Use time available during breaks and open computer lab to complete newsletter articles and other assignments.
  • Abide by all curfews and gather only in designated campus locations. In Willow Hall. The main Willow 5th Floor Lounge is reserved for us, but the main floor lobby is open to everyone except on evenings of designated DO-IT events.
  • Be aware of your personal safety during the program, both on campus and off. Always travel in groups of 3 or more that include an intern or staff member. Keep track of your roommate or "buddy." Let staff know if you notice your roommate, “buddy” or member of your small group has not arrived to the destination. Please follow accessible routes noted in your schedule.
  • Wear your (1) nametag/lanyard and carry your (2) room keys and fob, (3) meal card, and (4) Summer Study schedule with you at all times. In case of emergency, staff contact information is found inside of your nametag.
  • On your schedule look for the following major areas of focus for each activity:
    • Academic/College Preparation: Planning for college, securing accommodations, and exploring different fields of study.
    • Career Preparation: Exploring new and exciting career fields, and participating in work-based learning.
    • High-Tech Skills: Developing technology skills, learning about assistive technology, and designing a website.
  • If you have suggestions for additional activities to add to the schedule, share your ideas with any DO-IT staff member.

Summer Study 2019 - Tuesday, July 16

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 15:30 to 17:15

Phase I: Scholar Dorm Check In (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 17:30 to 18:30

Phase I: Welcome Meeting for Scholars and Parents (Madrona Hall, Room 313) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

  • Welcome: Program goals, schedule, expectations and safety.
  • Willow Hall rules and emergency procedures (Resident Advisor).
  • Scholar, staff, and guest introductions.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 18:30 to 19:30

Phase I: Welcome Dinner (Madrona Hall, Room 300 and Patio)

  • Your first assignment: "Ask me a question about my fun fact.”
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 19:30 to 20:15

Phase I: DO-IT Success Panel (Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Words of wisdom about college, employment, and DO-IT participation from DO-IT Interns who have “done it” before.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 20:30 to 20:45

Practice Emergency Evacuation

Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Wednesday, July 17

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I: Breakfast  (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.
  • At 8:30, Meet outside Center Table at Willow Hall (see map) to depart for HUB for morning session
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Welcome (HUB, Room 145)

(9:00-9:30     Phase I: Welcome and Staying Connected, 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. Watch closely for DO-IT Ambassadors you want to get to know.

(9:30-10:00   Phase I: Getting to Know DO-IT, Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator)

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

(10:00-10:15 Phase I: Navigating Classroom Documents Online, Gaby de Jongh, DO-IT IT Accessibility Specialist)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 10:15 to 10:45

Phase I: Snack Break (HUB, Room 145)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 10:45 to 12:00

Phase I: Disability Identity (HUB, Room 145) Kayla Brown, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Learn about the exciting field of disability studies, an academic field that combines social, cultural, historical, political, legal, and educational perspectives.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:15

12:00-12:15: Phase I: Connect With Your Lunch and Lunch Bunch Introduction (HUB, Room 145) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator​

12:15-1:15: Phase I: Lunch Bunch with Planning Groups (all groups eat in Husky Den, HUB, Lower Level)

  • Work with Scholars who have disabilities similar to your own to talk about disability representation in the media.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 13:30 to 15:00

Phase I: Viewing of FIXED and Discussion (HUB, Room 145) Kayla Brown, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • From bionic limbs and neural implants to prenatal screening, researchers around the world are hard at work developing technologies to fix or enhance the human body. FIXED: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement takes a close look at the drive to be “better than human” and the radical technological innovations that may take us there.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 15:00 to 15:30

Phase I: Snack Break (HUB, Room 145)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 15:30 to 16:45

Phase I: Add It Up! Will It Fly? (HUB, Room 145) Art Mabbot, The Math Guy

  • Explore the geometry of length, area, and volume while building Tetrahedron Kites.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 16:45 to 17:00

Phase I: Staying Connected (HUB, Room 145) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, daily events, Phase II, Ambassadors, internships, and question and answer.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 17:00 to 17:30

Phase I: Fly the Kites!! (HUB Lawn) Art Mabbot, The Math Guy

At 5:30, Phase I: Travel as a group back to dinner and dorms.

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 17:30 to 19:00

Phase I: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 19:00 to 21:00

Phase I: DO-IT Family Game Night (Meet in Willow Hall, 5th Floor Lounge)

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Thursday, July 18

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I: Breakfast  (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.
  • At 8:30, Meet outside Center Table at Willow Hall (see map) to depart for HUB for morning session
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Tour of KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio 94.9 FM (KUOW Radio Station, 4518 University Way NE, Suite 310) Kelsey Kupferer, Program Producer - RadioActive Youth Media, KUOW

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 10:15 to 11:00

Phase I: Walk Back to HUB 145 and Snack Break  (HUB, Room 145)

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 11:00 to 12:00

Phase I: Technology Session (HUB, Room 145) Doug Hayman, DO-IT Senior Computer Specialist

  • See what technology you have and some ways to use it.
  • Review security, updates and register Word.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:20

Phase I: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

  • Have lunch with fellow Scholars in the Husky Den.
  • Computer lab (HUB 145) is open today from 12:00-1:30.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:30

Phase I: Assistive Technology Session by Students for Students (HUB, Room 145) Gaby de Jongh, DO-IT, K Wheeler, Lindsey Muszkiewicz, Grady Thompson, Alicia Teasley, DO-IT Ambassadors

  • See what assistive technology and apps college students use and how they use them.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 14:30 to 15:00

Phase I: Snack Break (HUB, Room 145)

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 15:00 to 16:15

Phase I: Scholarships (HUB, Room 145) Teresa Britschgi, Director, Washington State Opportunity Scholarship

  • Learn about real-life costs of attending college and tips on how to pay for it.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 16:15 to 16:45

Phase I: Field Trip Prep/Staying Connected (HUB, Room 145) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • A preview of what is coming up this weekend.
  • Announce evening plans and direct Scholars to meeting place to depart field trips.
  • Reminders: Work on newsletter articles, take all personal items for the weekend and leave your laptop/tech in the lab.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 16:45 to 18:30

4:45: Phase I: Back to Willow Hall

5:00-6:30: Phase I: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

6:30: Phase I: Meet Willow Lobby Indoors Ground Floor (see map) to depart for U-Village.

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 19:00 to 20:45

Phase I: Village People! (University Village)

  • Hang out at the U-Village outdoor mall. Travel in groups of 3 or more, each with at least one intern or staff member.
  • Pick up a treat with your $7 Starbucks card!

8:45: Phase I: Meet at Main Starbucks (QFC Accessible Parking Spots) to return from U-Village to campus. The van will be available to any one who would like a ride.

Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Friday, July 19

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I: Breakfast  (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.
  • At 8:30, Phase I: Meet Willow Lobby Indoors Ground Floor (see map) for Microsoft Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami, 15010 NE 35th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 09:45 to 10:00

Phase I: Welcome/Introduction (Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami) Our host: Sean Marihugh, Escalation Engineer

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 10:00 to 11:00

Phase I: Microsoft Challenge Activity (Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami)

  • Work in small groups to learn how products are created!
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 11:00 to 11:30

Phase I: Web Development (Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami)

  • Find out more about your project to build the 2019 Scholar website.
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 11:30 to 12:15

Phase I: Panel with Microsoft Employees (Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami)

  • Hear from Microsoft employees about what they do and how they “DO-IT.”
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 12:15 to 13:00

Phase I: Lunch (Building 92, Room: Magellan and Origami)

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 13:00 to 14:00

Microsoft Accessibility Features: Demos (Building 92, Room: Odyssey and Origami)

  • Learn about cool technology for people with disabilities built in to Microoft products.
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 14:00 to 16:00

2:00-2:30: Break and Travel to Xbox Inclusive Lab:

2:30-4:00: Xbox Inclusive Lab (Studio B: 1960)

  • Check out how Xbox empowers gamers with disabilities with a bunch of interactive activities!
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 16:00 to 16:15

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

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 17:00 to 18:45

Phase I: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

At 6:45: Phase I: Meet Willow Lobby Indoors Ground Floor to depart for Madrona Hall.

Friday, July 19, 2019 - 19:00 to 21:00

Phase I: Arts and Laughs (Meet in Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Explore your artistic and comedic talents and make something cool to take home!
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Friday, July 19, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Saturday, July 20

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 08:00 to 09:15

Phase I: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Sleep in!!
  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 8:00 and 8:30 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 9:15: Phase I: Meet Willow 5th Floor Lounge to depart for the UW Planetarium.

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 10:00 to 11:00

Phase I: UW Planetarium (Physics-Astronomy Building, 2nd Floor Auditorium)

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 11:30 to 12:30

Phase I: Lunch (Center Table, Willow Hall)

At 12:20: Phase I: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for The Mill

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 12:30 to 17:30

Phase I: The Mill Makerspace at McCarty Hall

By 5:30: Phase I: Walk as group to Madrona Hall

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 15:30 to 16:45

Phase II: Registration and Get Back in Touch Time (Willow Hall entrance and 5th Floor)

Phase I & II Reminder: Scholar photos will be taken immediately AFTER the barbeque dinner. Please be ready for your photo BEFORE you go to dinner.

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 17:00 to 17:30

Phase II: Introduction for Scholars and Parents  (Madrona Hall, Room 313) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director, Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Welcome - Program goals, schedule, expectations, safety, and staff introductions.
  • Willow Hall rules and emergency procedures (Resident Advisor).
  • Scholars re-introduce themselves and their guests and share college/employment post-high school plans.
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 17:30 to 18:30

Phase I & II: Dinner and Phase II Scholar Welcome (Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Mix and mingle with the Phase I and II Scholars.

At 6:30: Scholar Photos – Please be ready to have your photo taken (Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Have your picture taken for the DO-IT Snapshots yearbook.
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 18:30 to 21:00

Phase I & II: KARAOKE! (Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Share your hidden talent or sing your favorite tune with fellow Scholars and a karaoke machine.
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 21:15 to 21:30

Practice Evacuation (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 21:30 to 23:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 23:30 to Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 00:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Sunday, July 21

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 08:00 to 09:00

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Sleep in!!
  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 8:00 and 8:30 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:00: Phase I & II: Religious Service (optional)

  • For those who made arrangements to attend a religious service.
Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:00

Phase I & II: Dorm activities/rest time. Sunday morning cartoons, sports and art (Willow Hall, 5th Floor Lounges)

  • Cartoons and Sports in 5th Floor Lounges.
  • Visiting, board games, crafts & more in 5th Floor Lounge.
  • Relax in your room to store up energy for another busy day tomorrow.
  • Take a break from the go go go before the Zoo!!

At 10:00: Phase I & II: Meet Willow 5th Floor Lounge to leave to load bus for Woodland Park Zoo.

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 10:45 to 17:30

Phase I & II: Arrive at the Woodland Park Zoo and explore (use south entrance)

  • Explore the Zoo  in groups of 3 or more with at least one intern per group.  Remember – North side of Zoo closes at 2:00pm for ZooTunes but rest of Zoo open all day.
  • Lunch (Provided before you left dorms).

At 4:15: Phase I & II: Load Bus at Woodland Park Zoo and return to UW (meet at the same location as you were dropped off). Go to Willow Hall 5th Floor with group when arrive back to UW campus.

Until 5:30: Phase I & II: Relax at Willow Hall, 5th Floor

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 17:30 to 19:00

Phase I & II: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

At 7:00: Phase I & II: Meet on Willow Hall 5th Floor to depart for Movie Night!

Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 19:10 to 21:00

Phase I & II: DO-IT Family Movie Night! (Madrona Hall, Room 300)

  • Come check out movie night!
Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Sunday, July 21, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Monday, July 22

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:30: Phase I: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to walk to HUB 145.

At 8:30: Phase II: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II: Workshops

Robotics: Human Centered Robotics (Gates Center, Room G-60) Maya Cakmak, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington; Maru Cabrera, Postdoc, Robotics, University of Washington

  • Robots will soon be integrated in our daily lives just like our laptops or smartphones. But what will they do for us? In this workshop we will discover different types of robots, explore their potential use for making people's lives easier, and learn how to program them. By the end of the week our robots will have a whole new set of useful capabilities, all taught by you! 

Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Digital Storytelling and Disability (HUB, Room 238 -Monday only) Courtney Cole, Peter Rand, Vanessa Link, Rachel Miyazaki, Vilissa Thompson, Rooted in Rights

  • Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we will use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You will learn the basics of Adobe Rush and edit your own video. Finally, you will ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Web Design and Development (HUB, Room 145) Terrill Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Be part of the DO-IT webdev team! Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to design and build the 2019 DO-IT Summer Study website in this five-part workshop.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:15 to 10:30

Phase I: Grab a snack and head with group to Geology (depart from HUB, Room 145)

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:45 to 12:00

Phase I: Geology Rocks! (Johnson Hall, Room 170) Annika Horlings, Student, Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington, Rockin’ Out K-12 Outreach Coordinator

  • An opportunity to learn about glaciers, glacier flows and volcanoes.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:25

Phase I & II: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

  • Have lunch with fellow Scholars in the Husky Den.
  • Computer lab is open from 12:00-1:30 in HUB 145. Great time to work on newsletter article, accessibility review, evaluations, check email or just hang out in the lab.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:45

Phase I: Hour of Code (HUB, Room 145) Brianna Blaser, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Across the country, there is a large effort to get computer science eduction in to K-12 schools. Learn about efforts to make sure computer science is accessible to students with disabilities and code in Quorum, an accessible programming language.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:00

Phase II: First Impressions (HUB, Room 250) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Discuss resumes, disability disclosure and elevator pitch while preparing for mock interviews.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 14:00 to 14:45

Phase II: Presentation Skills (HUB, Room 250) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Manager

  • Learn about a variety of strategies to deliver a good presentation. We'll talk about slides and visuals, introductions, engaging the audience, and more!
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 14:45 to 14:55

Phase I & II: Snack Break before group travels to CNT (depart from HUB, Room 145)

  • Grab a snack and beverage for the walk to CNT.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 15:15 to 16:30

Phase I & II: Center for Neurotechnology (Gates Center, Third Floor) Eric Chudler, Ph.D., Center for Neurotechnolog

  • Learn how scientists are working on communications between the human brain and a wide variety of technology!
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 17:00 to 18:45

Phase I & II: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

At 6:45: Phase I & II: Meet outside Willow Center Table Ground Floor to depart for the Tour de UW

Monday, July 22, 2019 - 19:00 to 21:00

Phase I & II: Tour de UW (Parking Lot TBD)

  • Feel the wind rushing through your eyelashes!  Find your adventurous soul.
  • We have the bicycle for you – modified to fit your every need by Outdoors For All!
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Monday, July 22, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Tuesday, July 23

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:30: Phase I: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to walk to HUB 145.

At 8:30: Phase II: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II: Workshops

Robotics: Human Centered Robotics (Gates Center, Room G-60) Maya Cakmak, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington; Maru Cabrera, Postdoc, Robotics, University of Washington

  • Robots will soon be integrated in our daily lives just like our laptops or smartphones. But what will they do for us? In this workshop we will discover different types of robots, explore their potential use for making people's lives easier, and learn how to program them. By the end of the week our robots will have a whole new set of useful capabilities, all taught by you! 

Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Digital Storytelling and Disability (HUB, Room 250) Courtney Cole, Peter Rand, Vanessa Link, Rachel Miyazaki, Vilissa Thompson, Rooted in Rights​

  •  Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we will use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You will learn the basics of Adobe Rush and edit your own video. Finally, you will ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Web Design and Development (HUB, Room 145) Terrill Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Be part of the DO-IT webdev team! Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to design and build the 2019 DO-IT Summer Study website in this five-part workshop.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 10:15 to 10:30

Phase I: Snack (HUB, Room 145)

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 10:45 to 12:00

Phase I: Concepts in Oceanography: Global Warming, and the Arctic! (HUB, Room 145) Michael Steele, Senior Principal Oceanographer, Polar Science Center/Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Washington

  • Explore the polar sciences.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:25

Phase I & II: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

  • Have lunch with fellow Scholars in the Husky Den.
  • Computer lab is open.

Phase II: Open Computer Lab to turn in Phase II Project & Resume (Optional) (HUB, Room 145)

  • If you need to polish up your resume or put the finishing touches on your Phase II project, now's the time!
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:45

Phase I: You Can DO-IT: Articulating Your Needs and Communicating with Faculty (HUB, Room 250) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Program Director

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

Phase II: Our Take on Intake (HUB, Room 145) Bree Callahan, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, UW Compliance Services and AJ Duxbury, Interim Director, Disability Resource Center, Bellevue College

  • Hear from students and professionals and learn about the intake process for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 14:45 to 15:15

Phase I & II: Snack Break (HUB, Room 145)

  • Phase II Grab a snack before you leave. Phase I Grab a snack as you return to 145.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 15:15 to 16:30

Phase I: College: You Can DO-IT! (HUB, Room 145) Bree Callahan, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, UW Compliance Services and AJ Duxbury, Interim Director, Disability Resource Center, Bellevue College

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

Phase II: Tour of D-Center, Disability Resources for Students and ATC (Mary Gates Hall, Basement) UW Disability Resources for Students and Gaby de Jongh, IT Accessibility Specialist, Access Technology Services, UW-IT

  • Learn about common assistive technology options from an expert.
  • Hear from students and professionals and learn about the intake process for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 17:00 to 18:45

Phase I & II: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

At 6:45: Phase I & II: Meet outside Willow Center Table Ground Floor to depart for Evening of Short DO-IT Talks and Trailblazer Awards

Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 19:00 to 21:00

Phase I & II: DO-IT Celebration Night and Trailblazer Awards (HUB, Room Lyceum), Hosts: Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director and Founder and Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Manager

  • DO-IT gives out it’s annual Trailblazer Awards.
  • Members of the DO-IT community share their stories of advocacy.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Wednesday, July 24

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:30: Phase I: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to walk to HUB 145.

At 8:30: Phase II: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II: Workshops

Robotics: Human Centered Robotics (Gates Center, Room G-60) Maya Cakmak, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington; Maru Cabrera, Postdoc, Robotics, University of Washington

  • Robots will soon be integrated in our daily lives just like our laptops or smartphones. But what will they do for us? In this workshop we will discover different types of robots, explore their potential use for making people's lives easier, and learn how to program them. By the end of the week our robots will have a whole new set of useful capabilities, all taught by you! 

Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Digital Storytelling and Disability (HUB, Room 250) Courtney Cole, Peter Rand, Vanessa Link, Rachel Miyazaki, Vilissa Thompson, Rooted in Rights​

  •  Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we will use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You will learn the basics of Adobe Rush and edit your own video. Finally, you will ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Web Design and Development (HUB, Room 145) Terrill Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Be part of the DO-IT webdev team! Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to design and build the 2019 DO-IT Summer Study website in this five-part workshop.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 10:15 to 10:45

Phase I: Grab a snack (HUB, Room 145)

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 10:45 to 12:00

Phase I: Web Design and Development (HUB, Room 145) Terrill Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Be part of the DO-IT webdev team! Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to design and build the 2019 DO-IT Summer Study website in this five-part workshop.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:30

Phase I & II: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

  • Have lunch with fellow Scholars in the Husky Den.
  • Computer lab is open.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:45

Phase I & II: We Did It, So Can You! (HUB, Room 250)

  • Phase II Projects are presented.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 14:45 to 15:15

Phase I & II: Snack Break (HUB, Room 250)

  • Grab a snack.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 15:15 to 16:30

Phase I & II: College Life (HUB, Room 250), Host: Kayla Brown, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Talk to your fellow Scholars and Mentors about helpful accommodations and how to get them in college and beyond.
  • Network with DO-IT Mentors and special guests.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 16:30 to 16:45

Phase I & II: Staying Connected (HUB, Lyceum) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Program Director

  • Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, daily events, Phase II, Ambassadors, internships, and question and answer.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 16:45 to 17:00

Phase I & II: Travel in group to Dinner

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 17:00 to 18:00

Phase I & II: Dinner (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • GRAB YOUR SOCKS if you want to bowl tonight. You will need socks for your bowling shoes.

At 6:00: Phase I & II: Meet outside Willow Center Table Ground Floor to depart for the HUB Game Room.

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 18:15 to 20:45

Phase I & II: Game Night at the HUB (HUB Game Room, Basement level)

  • Got game? Bring it-let’s see what you got! Bowling, pool, ping pong, air hockey and video games!
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 21:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Thursday, July 25

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:30: Phase I: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to walk to HUB 145.

At 8:30: Phase II: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II: Workshops

Robotics: Human Centered Robotics (Gates Center, Room G-60) Maya Cakmak, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington; Maru Cabrera, Postdoc, Robotics, University of Washington

  • Robots will soon be integrated in our daily lives just like our laptops or smartphones. But what will they do for us? In this workshop we will discover different types of robots, explore their potential use for making people's lives easier, and learn how to program them. By the end of the week our robots will have a whole new set of useful capabilities, all taught by you! 

Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Digital Storytelling and Disability (HUB, Room 250) Courtney Cole, Peter Rand, Vanessa Link, Rachel Miyazaki, Vilissa Thompson, Rooted in Rights​

  •  Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we will use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You will learn the basics of Adobe Rush and edit your own video. Finally, you will ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 09:00 to 10:15

Phase I: Web Design and Development (HUB, Room 145) Terrill Thompson, DO-IT Technology Specialist

  • Be part of the DO-IT webdev team! Collaborate with other Phase I Scholars to design and build the 2019 DO-IT Summer Study website in this five-part workshop.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 10:15 to 10:30

Phase I: Grab a snack and travel to Seismology Lab (depart from HUB, Room 145)

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 10:45 to 11:45

Phase I: Shake, Rattle, and ROLL! at the Seismology Lab (Atmospheric Sciences – Geophysics Building, Room 146) Doug Gibbons, University of Washington Earth and Space Sciences – Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

  • Ever wondered how earthquakes are measured? Rumble on in and let’s find out.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 12:00 to 13:30

Phase I & II: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

  • Have lunch with fellow Scholars in the Husky Den.
  • Computer lab is open from 12:00-1:30 in HUB 145. Great time to work on newsletter article, accessibility review, evaluations, check email or just hang out in the lab.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:45

Phase II: Accessible Keyboards (HUB, Room 250) Branden Byers and Ethan Madden, CKEYS

  • Learn skills to excel at building and programming your own keyboards or other input devices.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 13:30 to 14:00

Phase I: Writing for Success (HUB, Room 145) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Publications Coordinator

  • Get in touch with your networking side by sending a formal thank you email.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 14:00 to 15:15

Phase I: Transforming Lives, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) (HUB, Room 145) DVR

  • Learn about DVR; The Purpose, Eligibility and Process. This is a great opportunity to ask your questions to real DVR counselors and hear from Ambassadors using DVR services.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 14:45 to 15:15

Phase II: Snack Break (HUB, Room 250)

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 15:15 to 16:45

Phase II: You Can DO-IT! Practicing Your Interviewing Skills (HUB, Room 250) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Get first-hand experience practicing your interviewing skills with representatives from local companies and organizations.
  • Bring your elevator pitch!
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 15:15 to 15:45

Phase I: Snack Break (HUB, Room 145)

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 15:45 to 16:30

Phase I: Self Determination: Your Rights and Responsibilities Under the Law (HUB, Room 145) K Wheeler, Office Assistant, DO-IT, recent graduate in Law, Societies, and Justice and Disability Studies, University of Washington

  • The laws that govern education change as you head to college. You will hear about the changes in the law and why you may need to develop and strengthen your self determination and self advocacy skills.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 16:30 to 16:45

Phase I: Staying Connected (HUB, Room 145) Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Program Director

  • Check-in and chat about DO-IT workshops, assignments, daily events, Phase II, Ambassadors, internships, and questions and answer.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 16:45 to 18:00

Phase I & II: Travel in group back to dorm and prepare for the Dance

At 5:45, 6 or 6:15 on Willow Hall 5th Floor to depart for HUB

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 18:00 to 19:00

Phase I & II: Dinner (HUB, Lyceum Room)

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 19:00 to 22:00

Phase I & II: DO-IT Dance (HUB, Lyceum Room)

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

At 9:00, 9:30 or 10:00  Depart HUB to return to Willow Hall

Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 22:00 to 22:30

Evening Dorm Activities / Go To Bed (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Visiting, board games, crafts, and more (Willow 5th Floor Lounge).
  • Hang out in your dorm room or go to bed early to get some rest.
Thursday, July 25, 2019 - 22:30 to 23:00

Flush and Brush!

  • Time to finish up your evening routine and head to your room.

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

Summer Study 2019 - Friday, July 26

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 07:00 to 08:30

Phase I & II: Breakfast (Willow Hall, Center Table, Ground level)

  • Check in with Lead Staff then go meet up a group on the Willow Hall 5th Floor between 7:00 and 8:00 to go down to breakfast. Check in with Lead Staff if you do not plan to go to breakfast.

At 8:30: Phase II: Meet outside Willow Hall Center Table to depart for Phase II Workshops.

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 09:00 to 12:00

Phase II: Workshops

Robotics: Human Centered Robotics (Gates Center, Room G-60) Maya Cakmak, Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Washington; Maru Cabrera, Postdoc, Robotics, University of Washington

  • Robots will soon be integrated in our daily lives just like our laptops or smartphones. But what will they do for us? In this workshop we will discover different types of robots, explore their potential use for making people's lives easier, and learn how to program them. By the end of the week our robots will have a whole new set of useful capabilities, all taught by you! 

Lights, Camera, Advocacy: Digital Storytelling and Disability (HUB, Room 250) Courtney Cole, Peter Rand, Vanessa Link, Rachel Miyazaki, Vilissa Thompson, Rooted in Rights​

  •  Got something to say? Work with staff from Rooted in Rights to produce a creative, fully accessible video that advocates for disability rights. You will experience the filmmaking process from start to finish. We will discuss effective storytelling, brainstorm topics, work on story structure, and write scripts. Then, we will use a simple set of tools to shoot a professional video. You will learn the basics of Adobe Rush and edit your own video. Finally, you will ensure video accessibility and of course, share them online via social media!
Friday, July 26, 2019 - 08:30 to 10:15

Phase I: Pack Up (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Pack-up but leave belongings in room.

At 10:15: Phase I: Meet in Willow Hall, 5th Floor to depart for HUB.

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 10:30 to 11:30

Phase I: What comes next? (HUB, Room 145) Tami Tidwell, DO-IT Program Coordinator

  • Discuss Phase II expectations; share Phase II project ideas.
Friday, July 26, 2019 - 12:30 to 13:15

Phase I & II: Lunch (HUB, Husky Den, Lower Level)

At 1:15: Phase I & Phase II Scholars meet in in HUB, Lyceum Room for Closing Ceremonies

Friday, July 26, 2019 - 13:30 to 15:30

Phase I & II: Closing Ceremonies (HUB, Lyceum Room) Scott Bellman, DO-IT Program Manager

  • Welcome! 
  • Phase I Website and Classes 
  • Phase I Certificates 
  • What comes next for Phase I Grads 
  • Phase II Workshop Reports 
  • Recognition of Phase II Workshop Organizers and Instructors
  • What comes next for Phase II Grads 
  • Intern Certificates 
  • What comes next for Phase III Grads 
  • Recognition and introduction of individual DO-IT staff 
  • Good byes
Friday, July 26, 2019 - 15:30 to 17:00

Phase I & II: Back to Willow Hall to Finish Packing and Dorm Check-out (Willow Hall, 5th Floor)

  • Make sure to:
  • check your room for left-behind items,
  • grab your laptop and bag, and
  • turn in your keys to the Willow Front Desk.

See ya in cyberspace!