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UW’s ‘DO-IT Scholars Program’ Offers Opportunity to Students with Disabilities

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By Scott Bellman for Runta News. 

Seattle, WA – The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology (DO-IT) The DO-IT Scholars Program is a college preparation program for high school sophomores and juniors with a disability.  Interested students and parents may attend an upcoming online information session:

Information Sessions:

We can answer questions about the application process and clarify program components Join at:  https://washington.zoom.us/j/94138098487 or enter Zoom meeting ID: 941 3809 8487.

  •  December 4, 2024, 5:00 pm PST
  • Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7:00 pm PST
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2024, 3:00 pm PST
  • Thursday, January 16, 2025, 7:00 pm PST
  • Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 4:00 pm PST

Priority is given to applications received by January 30th. Applications received after that date are considered on a space-available basis. 

DO-IT Scholars prepares students for success in college and careers. The DO-IT Scholars program includes two consecutive Summer Study sessions with the University of Washington (UW) where Scholars stay in a dormitory, participate in labs and lectures with UW faculty, work on projects together, and explore campus resources. Students will experience college life and develop their self-advocacy skills. Each Scholar is loaned a laptop and necessary assistive technology and works with a DO-IT technology specialist on setup requirements. Throughout the school year, Scholars connect with program staff, mentors, and each other. They participate in DO-IT events and receive support for the transition to college. Students are encouraged to consider a variety of postsecondary programs that best suit their academic interests and unique circumstances.
The DO-IT Scholars program is free – there is no cost. 
DO-IT Scholars are not charged for instructional materials, housing, meals, activities, and accommodations such as sign language interpreters at Summer Study sessions and may apply for funding to assist with the costs associated with travel and/or hiring personal care assistants.
 
Preferred applications fit the following categories (*see below for FAQs):
  • are a high school sophomore or junior
  • have a disability*
  • live or attend school in Washington state
  • plan to continue their education past high school

Application Process

The application process has three parts: the student’s application, a support form from a parent/guardian and a recommendation form from a school teacher or counselor. Applications and more details can be found at: https://www.washington.edu/doit/programs/do-it-scholars/applying     

Scott Bellman is the DO-IT Center Program Manager at the University of Washington in Seattle.        

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