Videos!

Here are some video story examples of teens with disabilities working in their communities, planning for how to achieve their future goals, and considering the possibilities.

Stories from Wisconsin Promise


Wisconsin Promise was a project for 2000 participating Wisconsin families with 14 to 16 year old teens who receive Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI). The goal was to support teens receiving SSI and their families in achieving their education and career goals.
325 views


Meet Daviantae

Daviantae was a junior in high school. Now he’s a junior in college, studying the fine arts.
328 views

The Clemens-Clarks

After being told they couldn’t, the Clemens-Clarks are putting their hearts into proving they can.
655 views


The Boston-Baileys

Cortez Boston-Baileys is working, bought his own car, and has plans for college. His family coming along for the ride.
501 views


Meet Matthew

You could call him the strong, silent type. Matthew is a teen who is pumped about getting stronger.
1,291 views


Meet Craig

Craig is a high school senior from Milwaukee. He has big dreams to start his own business someday.
1,944 views


Meet Reyna

Reyna's resilient and knows how to advocate for herself. She is facing her struggles with childhood trauma to achieve her goals.
827 views


Meet Xavi

She’s like most teenagers… she hangs with her cats and dances with her friends. She's managing her health challenges and achieving her work goals.
1,101 views


Meet Cody

Cody was born with a brain tumor, but that’s not stopping him. His goal is to be a welder after college. Find out how he's doing it.
1,005 views


Meet Robert

He wanted to work at a car wash and so he did. He is growing, learning, and setting new goals.
771 views


Let's Get to Work Stories

The Wisconsin Let’s Get to Work project was a grant focused on improving community employment outcomes for youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in transition.


Love's Employment Story

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David's Employment Story

1,539 views


Cullen's Employment Story

1,645 views


Brandon's Employment Story

787 views


Alexis' Employment Story

1,406 views


James' Employment Story

4,418 views

More Stories



Sean's Story

Meet Sean and find out about his customized employment experience at Barnes and Noble. Learn how customized employment benefits both the business and to the individual with a disability.
8,104 views