Youth Leadership Forum: Leadership Training for Students with Disabilities

Students 17-21 years old are invited to attend the SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) July 13th-15th. This is a three-day program for SC students with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school and community. This leadership forum is designed to assist youth with disabilities in further developing leadership skills and in using resources that can help them face challenges to 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 where YLF will be held. The completed application packet must be postmarked by May 2, 2011. 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

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Youth Leadership Forum

July 13-15, 2011 Newberry College
The only cost is transportation to and from Newberry college.
Applications for the 2011 SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) are now being accepted! The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 2, 2011. Approximately 30 delegates will be selected.
YLF is a leadership development program for high school students with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to increase their leadership skills while making new friends and trying new experiences. It features team-building activities, group discussions, guest speakers, a ropes course, and most of all, fun!
SC Assistive Technology staff members will be there to provide assistive technology supports. On your application, please note what assistive technology accommodations (magnifier, wheelchair, text-to-speech software, fm system, etc.) you currently use and will need during the forum.
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