Modified: February 14, 2018 2:59pm
YOUTH POWER! is excited to announce two great opportunities available for youth ages 14-24 and parent/caregivers in the Western Region!
Applications are being accepted for the 2018 Western Region Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) and accompanying Foundations for Leadership parent/caregiver workshop series!
Applications have been attached; read below for more information!
**Please note: it is not required that youth and their parent/caregivers both attend the YLF to participate in this opportunity!**
2018 Western YLF: April 4-7, 2018 | Adam's Mark Hotel and Event Center | Buffalo, New York
YOUTH POWER!'s AMPLIFY-NY Initiative is hosting our 2018 Western Region Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for young people with disabilities to speak up, build skills, and prepare to take on leadership roles. This peer-run forum brings opportunities to youth and gives the next generation of leaders the tools and support they need for success.
The YLF is a safe, youth-friendly environment with plenty of fun activities to complement the wealth of knowledge being learned! This 4-day, 3-night forum is FREE to attend and includes panel presentations, hands-on activities to practice leadership skills, and supported leadership activities. Future leaders do not want to miss this opportunity to build leadership skills and become empowered with self-confidence and self-determination!
- It's a unique opportunity; have the chance to attend as one of 30 young people.
- Be connected with an experienced advisor to complete a leadership project that interests you.
- This event is FREE if accepted and includes your meals, housing, and transportation assistance.
- In order to be selected you must:
oHave a developmental or other disability
oBe in the age range of 14-24 (Youth under 18 must have guardian approval)
oLive in New York State
oShow demonstrated leadership potential in your application
oComplete the application and return it by March 11, 2018
Apply now online by clicking here or download the paper application attached to this email.
*Online applications require that you upload letter(s) of recommendation(s) and the Application Signature Page (attached)
Foundations for Leadership: April 4 AND 7, 2018 | Adam's Mark Hotel and Event Center | Buffalo, New York
Connected to the YLF is Foundations for Leadership, a workshop series for parent/caregivers of youth with developmental and other disabilities to further develop their skills to support their youth developing into self-advocates and securing leadership roles. Parents/caregivers attend training on the first and last days of the YLF, providing them the opportunity to support their youth attending a new event, and witnessing them graduating the forum with pride (if they are participating). The parent/caregiver workshop series includes both individual sessions and joint sessions with youth participants. YOUTH POWER! has partnered with Families Together in New York State, Parent to Parent of New York State, and INCLUDEnyc to develop this opportunity.
Apply now by downloading the paper application attached to this email.
Questions? Contact AMPLIFYNY@YOUTHPOWERNY.org or 518-432-0333 x 19.
Western 2018 AMPLIFY NY YLF Application 1
Western 2018 AMPLIFY NY YLF Application 2
2018 Western Region Application Signature Page 3
2018 Western Region Application Signature Page 4