Success Stories
We are fortunate to have Sawyer Viola, an alumnus of the Portland State Career and Community Studies Program, on our team!
Sawyer has his own YouTube channel where he interviews people about issues facing people with IDD.
We are fortunate to have Sawyer Viola, an alumnus of the Portland State Career and Community Studies Program, on our team! Sawyer has his own YouTube channel where he interviews people about issues facing people with IDD.
Fēngxiān Yuàn Balthazaar
Sawyer interviewed Fēngxiān about her journey to the Career and Community Studies program. In this interview, she discusses applying for and taking classes in the program.
She took classes on public speaking, migration, health, society, and much more. She has developed confidence and become a very strong self-advocate, and spoken at several conferences.
She is now a powerful self-advocate and poet!
Victor Cummings
Victor Cummings worked in Portland Public Schools and the Transitions Program for students with IDD. In collaboration with the program at PSU, he supported students in modifying curricula for general education courses.
Sawyer interviewed Victor to get his story about his role and what he sees as the benefits and challenges