Videos - Treat People Like People

In Their Own Words

Listen to members within the disability community share their stories, experiences, and thoughts about how we can all work to treat people with respect and dignity.

The Short Stories

Here’s what disability advocacy looks like at a glance. To hear the whole story, watch the extended versions further down on this page.

Meet Bashir

The Elderly Waiver program helps him to be independent.

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Beekeeping at MSS

Minnesota’s first adaptive beekeeping programs.

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Being Accepted

Patsy shares the importance of treating people like people.

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Meet Debbi

Hear about the importance of not labeling people.

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Become a DSP

Why Direct Support Professionals love their job.

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Kindness

See how showing kindness makes everyone feel seen and respected.

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Being an Advocate

Listen to Cory and David share why it’s important to advocate at the Minnesota State Capitol.

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Meet Hannah

Disability advocate and Ambassador for Respect.

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Meet Patsey

Disability advocate and TBI survivor.

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Meet Josh

Watch how he engages with the world.

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Meet Jon

Learn how he supports and cares for his brother.

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The Whole Story

Take a deep dive into disability advocacy with personal stories and experiences.

Beekeeping at MSS

Minnesota’s first adaptive beekeeping programs.

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Representation Matters

Anything is possible with a bit of brainpower and creativity.

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Being an Advocate

Patsy is a committed advocate for herself and others.

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Ambassadors for Respect

A vital advocacy program at work.

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Meet Patsy

Disability advocate and TBI survivor.

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Meet Josh

Watch how he engages with the world.

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Meet Debbi

Hear about the importance of not labeling people.

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Meet Jon

Learn how he supports and cares for his brother.

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Meet Hannah

Disability advocate and Ambassador for Respect.

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