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This Leadership Forum gives high school juniors and seniors with ALL types of disabilities the opportunity to learn about self

advocacy, disability rights, and transitioning from high school to college or jobs.

Learning to speak up for your rights!

Training to become leaders of tomorrow.

Work with mentors in the disability
community.

A Project of Independence Now, Inc.

Annual Maryland Youth Leadership Forum

For High School Leaders With

Disabilities

A Project of Independence Now, Inc.

Maryland Youth Leadership Forum

12301 Old Columbia Pike

Suite 101

Silver Spring, MD 20904

Phone: 240-638-0070

Fax: 301-625-9777

E-mail Shannon Minnick: sminnick@innow.org`
www.innow.org/ylf
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 Spo ns ors  Inc lu de  :

«   Maryland Department of Education

«   Division of Special Education and Early Intervention Services

«   Division of Rehabilitation
Services

«   Developmental Disabilities Council

«   Maryland Department of
Disabilities

«   Developmental Disabilities
Administration

Where Leadership Takes Flight.

 General  Information

«   Experience college life:

«   Spend time on a college campus

«   Stay in the dorms with a roommate

«   Participate in an Assistive Technology game and Resource Fair

«   Participate in the YLF dance and other social activities

«   Meet people with disabilities who serve various roles in the community

«   Learn about the process of a Legislative

Bill

«   Meet alumni and other students from the state of Maryland

Who: Maryland Students with disabilities in their last two years of High School

Cost:  FREE for all of our participants! When: June 23-25 2016

Where: Towson University 

Through the forum, delegates will work in small groups to explore their interests and career plans. They will also learn about the history of disabilities and the steps they can take to make a difference in their communities.
Self advocacy is a main focus of the YLF and our staff of YLF alumni are dedicated to teaching these skills and helping encourage
students to take on life’s challenges.

For more information and how to apply: www.innow.org/ylf