WEBVTT 00:00:01.964 --> 00:00:03.077 align:center [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:00:03.077 --> 00:00:04.452 align:center DO-IT Scholar Profile: K 00:00:04.452 --> 00:00:10.850 align:center For more than 30 years, the University 00:00:10.850 --> 00:00:14.390 align:center of Washington's Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, 00:00:14.390 --> 00:00:17.580 align:center and Technology Center, also known as DO-IT, 00:00:17.580 --> 00:00:20.330 align:center has hosted programs to promote equal access 00:00:20.330 --> 00:00:22.700 align:center within challenging post-secondary programs 00:00:22.700 --> 00:00:23.850 align:center and careers. 00:00:23.850 --> 00:00:26.240 align:center Some projects work directly with students, 00:00:26.240 --> 00:00:28.170 align:center such as DO-IT Scholars. 00:00:28.170 --> 00:00:35.180 align:center This video features a DO-IT Scholar named K. 00:00:35.180 --> 00:00:38.090 align:center My name is K, and I'm a congenital amputee, 00:00:38.090 --> 00:00:40.820 align:center meaning that I was born with just one arm. 00:00:40.820 --> 00:00:42.830 align:center So how was your weekend? 00:00:42.830 --> 00:00:44.390 align:center My weekend was good. 00:00:44.390 --> 00:00:46.310 align:center I first got involved with DO-IT when 00:00:46.310 --> 00:00:48.110 align:center I was a junior in high school. 00:00:48.110 --> 00:00:52.940 align:center DO-IT stands for Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, 00:00:52.940 --> 00:00:54.500 align:center and Technology. 00:00:54.500 --> 00:00:57.530 align:center DO-IT introduced me to mentors and other students 00:00:57.530 --> 00:00:58.440 align:center with disabilities. 00:00:58.440 --> 00:00:59.240 align:center Welcome. 00:00:59.240 --> 00:01:01.250 align:center So we are talking about-- 00:01:01.250 --> 00:01:04.129 align:center I attended the Summer Study program run by DO-IT 00:01:04.129 --> 00:01:06.910 align:center at the University of Washington. 00:01:06.910 --> 00:01:10.780 align:center It was a great introduction to UW, and part of the reason 00:01:10.780 --> 00:01:11.990 align:center I decided to attend. 00:01:11.990 --> 00:01:14.150 align:center I have really enjoyed my time at DO-IT. 00:01:14.150 --> 00:01:14.810 align:center Period. 00:01:14.810 --> 00:01:18.760 align:center I have met many new friends. 00:01:18.760 --> 00:01:20.740 align:center DO-IT helped guide me through college 00:01:20.740 --> 00:01:23.870 align:center and learn about technology to help me succeed in classes. 00:01:23.870 --> 00:01:26.320 align:center It also helped me develop my leadership skills 00:01:26.320 --> 00:01:29.820 align:center and prepare me for job hunting. 00:01:29.820 --> 00:01:30.320 align:center [CHATTER] 00:01:30.320 --> 00:01:32.990 align:center I attended a job fair with one of my DO-IT mentors 00:01:32.990 --> 00:01:34.850 align:center and was able to talk with recruiters 00:01:34.850 --> 00:01:37.430 align:center and prospective employers. 00:01:37.430 --> 00:01:40.310 align:center In June of 2018, I received my degree 00:01:40.310 --> 00:01:45.410 align:center from UW in Law, Societies, and Justice and Disability Studies. 00:01:45.410 --> 00:01:48.320 align:center I want to go to law school and become a disability rights 00:01:48.320 --> 00:01:49.110 align:center attorney. 00:01:49.110 --> 00:01:51.415 align:center DO-IT has helped me realize my full potential. 00:01:51.415 --> 00:01:53.900 align:center [MUSIC PLAYING] 00:01:53.900 --> 00:01:56.180 align:center To learn about how you can get involved, 00:01:56.180 --> 00:01:58.970 align:center or for more resources about supporting students with 00:01:58.970 --> 00:02:05.720 align:center disabilities, consult uw.edu/doit. 00:02:05.720 --> 00:02:10.940 align:center Copyright 2025, University of Washington. 00:02:10.940 --> 00:02:13.430 align:center Permission is granted to use this material 00:02:13.430 --> 00:02:15.830 align:center for non-commercial purposes provided 00:02:15.830 --> 00:02:18.640 align:center the source is acknowledged.