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>> K: My name is K and I’m a congenital amputee
meaning that I was born with just one arm.
>> K: So how was your weekend?
>> Anita: My weekend was good.
>> K: I first got involved with DO-IT when I was
a junior in high school.
DO-IT stands for Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology.
DO-IT introduced me to mentors and other students with disabilities.
>> Scott: Welcome.
So we are talking about...
>> K: I attended the summer study program
run by DO-IT at the University of Washington.
It was a great introduction to U-Dub
and part of the reason I decided to attend.
>> K using speech-to-text: I have met many new friends...
>> K: DO-IT helped guide me through college
and learn about technology to help me succeed in classes.
It also helped me develop my leadership skills
and prepare me for job hunting.
I attended a job fair with one of my DO-IT mentors
and was able to talk with recruiters and prospective employers.
In June of 2018, I received my degree from U-Dub
in Law, Societies & Justice and Disability Studies.
I want to go to law school and become a disability rights attorney.
DO-IT has helped me realize my full potential.
>> Sheryl: My name is Sheryl Burgstahler
and I direct the DO-IT Center.
DO-IT stands for Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology.
And in 1992 we started the DO-IT program
with funding from the National Science Foundation.
And now it’s grown to a collection of activities
that are sponsored by many groups including the National Science Foundation,
the U.S. Department of Education, the Department of Labor,
the State of Washington, Microsoft, Boeing, many other funders.
All of our projects are centered around increasing the success
of people with disabilities in college and careers
using technology as an empowering tool.