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.
317 views
Meet Daviantae
Daviantae was a junior in high school. Now he’s a junior in college, studying the fine arts.
327 views
The Clemens-Clarks
After being told they couldn’t, the Clemens-Clarks are putting their hearts into proving they can.
647 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.
495 views
Meet Matthew
You could call him the strong, silent type. Matthew is a teen who is pumped about getting stronger.
1,290 views
Meet Craig
Craig is a high school senior from Milwaukee. He has big dreams to start his own business someday.
1,942 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.
825 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.
1,099 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.
1,001 views
Meet Robert
He wanted to work at a car wash and so he did. He is growing, learning, and setting new goals.
767 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
903 views
David's Employment Story
1,524 views
Cullen's Employment Story
1,609 views
Brandon's Employment Story
776 views
Alexis' Employment Story
1,381 views
James' Employment Story
4,394 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.
7,947 views