I have been with the DO-IT program at the University of Washington since 1997. DO-IT works to promote the inclusion of students with disabilities in challenging academic and career programs. I currently serve as the internal evaluator for projects that work to increase the participation of students with disabilities in post-secondary academic programs and careers; and increase access for individuals with disabilities to electronic and information technology in educational institutions. I develop resource materials and deliver presentations about students’ transition to college, work-based learning experiences, career preparation, universal design, and accessible information technology. Current grant projects I am working on include AccessCyberlearing, the Alliance for Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (AccessSTEM), the Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing), and the AccessEngineering project.

I have given more than 132 concurrent sessions, pre-conference workshops, poster sessions and full day training sessions at local, regional and national conferences. Topics include; Universal Design of Instruction, Universal Design of Distance Learning, Accessible Class and Lab Environments, Web Design, Accessible Computer and Adaptive Technologies, Accommodations in Educational and Workplace Settings, How to Train K-12 or Postsecondary Faculty and Staff in Disability Awareness Issues as well as General Accommodations, Online Mentoring, Transition Planning for High School to College and College to Employment, for students, parents as well as staff at all levels. Conferences presented at include; AHEAD, NCCE, NECC, NSTA, WAPED, WSASP, OSPI, Closing the Gap, and SITE.