Video Topic: Independent Living
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Youth in Transition: Independent LivingIn this video, several young people share what they did to prepare for independent living.
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October 2022 | 125 | Independent Living, Transition, Transition Planning | |
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Youth in Transition: Services and SupportsIn this video, young people with disabilities and their families describe the services and supports they receive from school, vocational rehabilitation, waivered services, and family and friends that are helping them successfully transition to adulthood.
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October 2022 | 108 | Adult Services, Benefit Programs and Supports, Independent Living, Transition Planning, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Youth In Transition: TK’s StoryTK is a young woman who is Deaf. In this video she touches on many issues that were part of her journey to adulthood, including completing a postsecondary degree, and employment in 2 jobs. She also shares practical advice based on her experiences, such as "Don't be afraid to make mistakes, know that it's okay."
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October 2022 | 398 | Deafness, Employment, Independent Living, Postsecondary Education, Vocational Rehabilitation | |
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Ed Roberts Oral History Project Highlight VideoThis video from the Ed Roberts Orah History Project looks at the influence of Ed Roberts on the Independent Living Movement and the disability community.
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April 2022 | 163 | Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Disability Rights, Youth Produced | |
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How to Choose a Fitness CenterFollow Mary Allison, a wheelchair user, on a tour of a local gym where she shares tips on How to Choose a Fitness Center.
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March 2018 | 654 | Independent Living, Self-Advocacy | |
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What to Know about Trusts & ABLE AccountsThis video describes trusts and ABLE accounts and explains how they can help individuals who receive government benefits to save money as well as pay for many kinds of expenses. Information is presented in straightforward language and at a measured pace to make it easier for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to understand. However, it contains basic information of interest to any person with a disability who receives government benefits such as SSI and Medicaid, as well family members who want to learn how these accounts work.
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October 2017 | 379 | Benefit Programs and Supports, Independent Living, Intellectual Disability, Person-Centered Planning, Self-Advocacy, Special needs Trust, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) | |
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Should we build new institutions?Research indicates that people with disabilities have better outcomes when they have supports to live in the community rather than living in institutions, however, initiatives to create new institutional lving settings are being proposed in many U.S. communities. This video considers whether that is a good idea. It is adapted from the white paper "Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: What the Research Tells Us," from the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD).
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October 2017 | 149 | Community Inclusion, Community Supports, Disability Rights, Housing, Independent Living, Autism, Intellectual Disability | |
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Ask the Expert Preparing for Independent LifeIt is important to start transition planning early and especially in high school, specifically with independent living.
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May 2017 | 429 | Transition Planning, Independent Living | |
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Alternatives to ConservatorshipAlternatives to conservatorship allow people with disabilities to make independent decisions about their life while maintaining support from family and/or community members. Some alternate examples include power of attorney, representative payee, supported decision-making, and healthcare surrogate.
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April 2017 | 455 | Guardianship, Independent Living, Intellectual Disability | |
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With Our Voices Stories: Abby's Housing StoryAbby is able to live independently with the support of her family and is developing her voice as a self-advocate.
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February 2017 | 478 | Independent Living, Housing, Self-Advocacy | |
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Dealing with PainA young woman with cerebral palsy and her father talk about the impact of pain and how effective strategies for pain management have made a difference in her life.
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February 2017 | 527 | Health, Independent Living, Perseverance, Supportive Adults | |
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The Truth about Sitting – Partnership in WellnessThis video was produced by the Partnership in Wellness project at the U of MN's Research and Training Center on Community Living. It is part of a universally-designed health curriculum for adults who require ongoing daily supports, have limited reading skills, and would benefit from learning about improved nutrition, activity, and relationships.
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January 2017 | 132 | Health, Independent Living | |
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Moving Out Into the WorldDiscover how international study and volunteer abroad can develop confidence, independence, and career skills for people with disabilities.
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October 2015 | 384 | Career Development, Employment, Finding Strengths, High Expectations, Inclusion, Independent Living | |
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Work Early, Work Often: Parents/Caregivers of Young Adults with DisabilitiesPart of a three-part series highlighting the importance of work and work-based experiences in an young person’s transition to adulthood, a mother talks about her son’s career development experiences, finding the right job “fit,” his personal growth on the job, and “letting go.”
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September 2015 | 1439 | Career Development, Employment, Family Support, Finding Strengths, Independent Living | Work Early, Work Often |
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Disability VoteThe Advocacy Center of Louisiana, Disability Rights New York, Disability Rights Network of Pennsylvania, and Disability Rights Washington, which operates this Rooted in Rights YouTube channel, are all part of the federally funded protection and advocacy system and members of the National Disability Rights Network.
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August 2015 | 1258 | Civil Rights and Legal Protections, Disability Rights, High Expectations, Independent Living, Voting, Community Inclusion | |
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How to Make SSI Work for You: Simply SaidThis youth- and family-friendly video focuses on how to find help available to youth and young adults with disabilities after they leave high school. Several federal government programs including Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Work Incentives, and Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provide benefits or support to eligible youth as they work toward their postsecondary and employment goals. Youth and families can use the information they learn to plan ahead and apply for the benefits and supports they need after high school.
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June 2015 | 593 | Adult Services, Benefit Programs and Supports, Career Development, Community Supports, Independent Living, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Work Incentives | Simply Said |
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History of the Disability Movement in the United StatesA dry but informative presentation by University of Kansas Professor Michael Wehmeyer that characterizes the history of people with disabilities, particularly people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as having 3 distinct waves. Firstly, the Professional Movement, predominant from 1850 to mid 20th century; secondly, the Parent Movement that emerged in the 1950s; and thirdly, the Self-Determination Movement.
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February 2015 | 474 | Community Inclusion, Civil Rights and Legal Protections, Community Supports, Family Support, Health, Independent Living, Intellectual Disability, Self-Determination, Special Education, Transportation | |
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Housing: Starting the JourneyWill you be ready when the time comes for your son or daughter to move to a place of their own? Most parents aren’t sure how to begin planning for this transition, but this video will help you get started. Viewers will receive an overview of the housing and services options that are available and the person-centered planning concepts to help your son or daughter develop their vision for independent living, housing, and services.
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September 2014 | 1722 | Housing, Person-Centered Planning, Independent Living | |
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Words to Know – from Coverage to CareThis video goes over key terminology youth need to learn to manage their health insurance coverage as adults.
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July 2014 | 9318 | Adult Services, Health, Independent Living | |
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How To Talk To Your DoctorA young woman who is a wheelchair user shares tips for working with your doctor to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
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May 2014 | 7532 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Making a Smooth Transition from High School to Adult Living: Successful CollaborationAll students and their families benefit from collaboration — teamwork, group effort, and cooperation — between family, school, and others as they make the transition to adult life. Students with disabilities often require extra collaboration and support to achieve their employment, educational, and independent living goals, sometimes for their entire lives. This 2012 webinar for parents of youth with disabilities explores how to use the concept of collaboration to ensure their son or daughter’s transition to adulthood is as smooth as possible. Originally developed for Minnesota families, most content is relevant to families residing in other states as well. Presenters: Carolyn Anderson, PACER Center | Barb Ziemke, PACER Center | Sean Roy, PACER Center.
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March 2014 | 555 | Webinar, Transition Planning, Collaboration, Adult Services, Connecting Youth, Vocational Rehabilitation, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Transportation, County Services, Independent Living, Employment, Health, Benefit Programs and Supports, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Postsecondary Education, Family Support | |
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Dr. Right: The Right Way to Discuss TransitionA young woman updates her health care transition plan with her doctor before she goes off to college.
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March 2014 | 1018 | Health, Independent Living, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Dr. Knotright: the wrong way to discuss transitionSee the wrong way for a primary care physician to discuss health care transition with a young adult patient!
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March 2014 | 602 | Health, Independent Living, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Becoming an Adult: Deciding Where to LivePlanning for the future can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time for young adults with special health care needs and their families. This video shows and discusses the variety of residential programming available to people with disabilities in the adult world and offers information on how to make sure young adults are registered with the right services in their state.
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December 2013 | 1987 | Adult Services, Family Support, Housing, Independent Living, High Expectations | |
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Becoming an Adult: Taking Responsibility for Your Medical CareMoving out of the pediatric health care world is a major milestone in every young adult's life. This video shows and describes ways for young people to be more involved in their health care, what skills they will need to be successful and how being a patient in the adult health care world will be different from their pediatric experience.
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December 2013 | 3635 | Health, Self-Advocacy, Independent Living | |
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How Can Parents Help Providers When Their Young Adult Transitions to Adult Health Care?Pediatrician and researcher Dr. Robert Rohloff describes the partnership between parent, youth and provider when their young adult transitions to adult health care.
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August 2013 | 172 | Adult Services, Family Support, Housing, Independent Living, High Expectations, Health | |
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The Journey to AdulthoodA Parent Consultant from the Utah Parent Center discusses adolescent social and physical transitions such as puberty, self-care, social skills, and vulnerability.
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July 2013 | 362 | Transition, Social Skills, Independent Living | |
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Meet JaredMeet Jared, a young man with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is able to control his entire computer and run his graphic arts business through a sip and puff switch.
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May 2013 | 4329 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Independent living | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Inclusive Post Secondary Education - GAELS RICE at Iona CollegeThis 5 minute video introduces the inclusive postsecondary dual enrollment program for students with intellectual disabilities at Iona College.
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March 2013 | 1134 | Postsecondary Education, Self-Determination, Independent Living | |
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Talking With Your Doctor and Other Health Care ProvidersThis video teaches teens how communicate effectively with health care providers so that they answer teens' questions and give the information and supports teens need to be more in charge of their own health. Teens will also learn how prepare and give health care providers the information they need to give teens the best possible medical care.
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November 2012 | 504 | Health, Self-Advocacy, Independent Living | |
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Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance ServicesYouth with disabilities discuss how they use personal assistance services (PAS) and what’s involved in finding and managing their own services. This video is a companion to the publication, Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services (PAS): A Toolkit for Youth with Disabilities Transitioning to Adulthood.
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September 2012 | 3753 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Determination | |
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Meet SamMeet Sam Graves, a young man with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is a successful college student, blogger, and sportsman.
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August 2012 | 14256 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Postsecondary Education, Self-Advocacy, Independent Living, Inspiration | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Meet ElleMeet Elle O’Gorman, a young woman with cerebral palsy who, with the help of AT, is able to communicate with family, friends, and teachers.
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July 2012 | 13773 | Assistive Technology, Accommodations, Special Education, Connecting Youth, Independent Living | Assistive Technology in Action |
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Health Care Transition: A Parent PerspectiveA father talks about the challenges of preparing his daughter to becoming more responsible for her own health care. He likens it to teaching your young adult to drive. "You know you have to let them go and make their mistakes."
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July 2012 | 134 | Health, Family Support, High Expectations, Independent Living, Transition Planning | |
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Schedule a Medical AppointmentThis video goes over the information you need to have at hand when you make a doctor's appointment over the phone and what you need to say and do.
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June 2011 | 298 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Self Determination with ColeCole is a self-advocate who has a great definition and experience of self-determination. He talks about getting a job, being a home owner, and caring for his dog--all examples of living a self-determined life.
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March 2011 | 1048 | Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy, Independent Living | |
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Independent Living: Jeeve Whirlwind’s TipsHigh School student comedy on how to choose and live with roommates after graduating from high school.
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December 2010 | 845 | Independent Living, Youth Produced, Housing | |
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Healthy Hobbies: Skills for LifeSeveral high school students speak about their disabilities and how their hobbies translate into skills for future employment, community involvement, and self-confidence.
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December 2010 | 1702 | Independent Living, Youth Produced, Health, Recreation and Sports | |
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Tools and Technologies in AgricultureThis video introduces Lesson 1 of a 3-part curriculum on assistive technology awareness/ education series for rural youth. A father and daughter duo introduce the concept of assistive technology as just another kind of tool and provide examples of assistive technology used in an agricultural setting. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 419 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Principles of Assistive TechnologyThis video is Lesson 2 of a 3-part assistive technology awareness/education series for rural youth. A father and daughter duo identify basic categories of assistive technology and give examples of products in each category. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 234 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Disability AwarenessThis video introduces Lesson 3 of a 3-part curriculum on assistive technology awareness/education series for rural youth. A father duaghter duo provide a definition of disabilty, kinds of disabilities, and identify societal attitudes about disabilities that may create barriers for people with disabilites. Ways that youth can help promote an inclusive community are also noted. The series was developed for Future Farmers of America by AgrAbility.
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July 2010 | 245 | Accommodations, Assistive Technology, Disability Awareness, Independent Living, Inclusion | AgrAbility for Youth |
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Jeff on Medical Decision-makingJeff talks about how he gradually assumed more responsibility for medical decision-making. Although he makes decisions for himself as an adult, he continues to consult his parents as part of his decision-making process.
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June 2009 | 369 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Let Children and Teens Speak for ThemselvesDr. Dawn Greninko explains why parents should let children and teens speak for themselves.
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June 2009 | 313 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination | |
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Developing your medical independenceDr. Dawn Grinenko talks about the importance of transferring responsibility for medication management and procedures from parents to youth.
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June 2009 | 221 | Health, Independent Living, Self-Advocacy, Self-Awareness, Self-Determination |