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WISCONSIN BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Youth Leadership Forum Applications Now Available

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By: SD Network
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Do you know a high school student with a disability who is a leader or a budding advocate? If so, please refer them to the Wisconsin Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)!

WHO: High school students with disabilities who have an IEP (up to age 21)

WHERE: Edgewood College, Madison, WI
WHEN: July 19 – 24, 2020
COST: FREE to invited participants

In just one week, students will gain:

  • Better leadership skills
  • Practice getting/keeping a job
  • Career exploration
  • Improved self-advocacy skills
  • Adult mentors to support you
  • A Personal Leadership Plan to keep you focused when you go home
  • Increased confidence
  • Experience with independent living skills
  • Connections with your state legislators & new friends
  • Memories and fun!

Application is available at: https://wi-bpdd.org/index.php/wisconsin-youth-leadership-forum/
Applications are due April 1st, 2020! 

 

Being selected to attend the Youth Leadership Forum is a distinct honor that can go on a resume!   

Questions?  Contact, Jennifer.neugart@wisconsin.gov or call 608-266-7707.

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