Students 17-21 years old are invited to attend the SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) on July 11-13, 2012 at Newberry College in Newberry, SC. This is a three-day program for SC students with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school and community. The leadership forum is designed to assist youth with disabilities in further developing leadership, citizenship, and social skills by using resources that can help them face challenges in becoming participating members of their communities.
There is no charge to attend YLF and all meals are provided. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Newberry College. More information and the application can be found at http://www.scvrd.net/i_ylf.html . The completed application packet must be postmarked by April 16, 2012. Please note what assistive technology accommodations (e.g. fm system, text-to-speech software, magnifier, or wheelchair) you use and will need during the forum.
The forum will include guest speakers, small and large group discussions, team-building activities, ropes course, mentor luncheon, and FUN!
For more information, contact
Youth Leadership Forum
c/o SC Vocational Rehabilitation Department
1410 Boston Ave., P.O. Box 15
West Columbia, SC 29171-0015
(803) 896-6574
ylf@scvrd.state.sc.us
The SC Youth Leadership Forum is implemented by state and local partners including PRO-parents, Inc., South Carolina Assistive Technology Program, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, Continuum of Care, Wil Lou Gray Opportunity School, South Carolina Division of Career Development and Transition, South Carolina Developmental Disabilities Council and South Carolina Department of Education.
To get to the application, click on the title above.
To access the Center for Disability Resources Library and its materials, please click this link
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