Individual Stories
Hear stories of 14 young people with disabilities about their transition from high school to adulthood.
A new direction in college leads Andrew to explore more options, make connections and find a career where he is making a difference.
With support from Vocational Rehabilitation Services and friends and family, Bailey gets the opportunities he needs to figure out what's best for him.
Camilo turns his passion for cooking into a 'beautiful life' through work experience, postsecondary education and continued support of coworkers, friends and family.
Listening to his inner voice and paying attention to his passions leads Dupree to explore his talent of supporting others with disabilities through the creative arts.
Positive experiences with mentors, job search support, and understanding how to request accommodations have enhanced Ethan's personal achievements and helped him become a software engineer.
With a passion for self advocacy, and knowing herself well enough to ask for supports when needed, Hannah reached her goals after high school: college, employment and living independently.
Early success with high school job experience set Joe on the road to a career in computer networking and living independently.
Opportunities to learn and practice how to advocate for himself, and meeting short- and long term goals, have made José-Daniel confident he can achieve his dream job in the railroad industry.
A love of learning, a bigger dream, and supportive mentors point Kevin toward a career as an systems engineer, and a life giving back and supporting others.
Exploration and recognition of interests and strengths, together with work experiences and strong family support, help Michael grow into his new role as a professional who advocates for himself and asks for what he needs.
A passion for the performing arts, a 'can do' spirit, job search supports and perseverance combine to foster Michael's independence and career as an actor.
With a focus on strengths, an interest in healthcare, and on-campus support services in college, Mitchell finds a purpose-giving career that is just the right fit.
Trying new things and taking new opportunities—together with family support, the right accommodations and self-advocacy—set the stage for Riss's career helping everyone experience the outdoors.
By overcoming fears, learning from mistakes, and speaking up for accommodations, TK turns a love for helping people and working as a team into a successful and meaningful life.
Topic-based Stories
Learn from young people and their experiences in employment, postsecondary education and training, and more.
Learn from young people with disabilities who have found success in postsecondary education or training, opening new doors and supporting their ultimate goals after high school.
Hear from young people about how they went about finding their jobs and why employment is an important part of living their best lives.
Hear what young people have to say about independent living and what they did to prepare for it.
Listen as young people describe different environments and experiences where they advocated for themselves in work, in school and with family.
Learn about the different ways young people were supported to be successful during their journey to adulthood.
