DO-IT Student Program Analysis

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I was born profoundly deaf, that means I can’t hear anything without my cochlear implant. That didn’t stop me from being able to communicate with deaf and hearing people because I can sign in ASL to communicate with deaf and I can speak almost perfect English to communicate with hearing. Last summer, I was chosen as a part of the DO-IT scholars program at the University of Washington. This program helps prepare students with different disabilities to become successful in college and in life. I was able to meet and interact with other disabled students who have similar goals in college. I learned despite everyone coming from a different background and had their own unique view of the world, they all view it in a more positive way. At the DO-IT

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