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AHEAD
AHEAD Start
Accessibility
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 17, 2019 - October 19, 2019
704-947-7779
doit@uw.edu
https://www.ahead.org/blogs/ahead/2019/06/27/ahead-start-2019-registration-is-now-open
DO-IT Programs and Resources
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Are you:
"Some kids with disabilities have expectations that are lower than they need to be. At DO-IT, we try to change that."

- Sheryl Burgstahler, DO-IT Director

Learn about the DO-IT Scholars program for high school students with disabilities. View more videos.

A student with a disability who wants to attend college and pursue a career in a challenging field, such as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics?
A high school or college student with a disability who wants to gain work experience while still in school?
A two-year college student who wants to transition to a four-year postsecondary program?
Someone who wants to mentor young people with disabilities?
A teacher or faculty member who wants to more fully include students with disabilities in the classroom?
An employer who would like to hire interns and employees with disabilities?
Someone who wants to learn how technology can empower people with disabilities and how websites, distance learning courses, and technology can be designed to be accessible to everyone?
If you've answered yes to any of these questions, YOU can DO-IT!

What is DO-IT?
"DO-IT is great! I love the sense of common purpose and I love the information and sense of 'you can DO-IT'…."

- DO-IT Scholar

Many capable individuals with disabilities face challenges as they pursue academics and careers. They are underrepresented in many rewarding fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) serves to

increase the success of people with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.
promote the application of universal design to physical spaces, information technology, instruction, and services.
freely distribute publications and videos for use in presentations, exhibits, and the classroom.
provide resources for students with disabilities, K-12 educators, postsecondary faculty and administrators, librarians, employers, parents, and mentors.
Who Does It?
"Every student gains something different from DO-IT: friends, confidence, empathy, new experiences and opportunities, independence, responsibility....My son gained all these things, but the most significant thing for him was finally getting to be part of a community around disabilities."

- Parent of a DO-IT Scholar

The following people are key players on the DO-IT team.

DO-IT Scholars are college-capable high school students with disabilities who have leadership potential. DO-IT Scholars learn to select and use adaptive technology, software, and online resources. They experience college life on a university campus in the summer, exploring academics and careers. Throughout the year, they network with peers and working professionals with disabilities; learn reasonable accommodations in school and the workplace; and participate in leadership opportunities that promote accessible environments, worksites, and community activities.

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