Office of Administration News
February 27, 2009
Seventh Missouri Youth Leadership Forum July 26-29, 2009 at University of Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY - The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) continues to offer the only statewide leadership forum for high school students, ages 16-21, with a disability. The prospective youth delegates are selected through a statewide competition and have demonstrated leadership potential. Qualified students can apply now for the seventh annual Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MYLF) scheduled for July 26-29, 2009.
Youth delegates will learn about leadership principles, disability experience and resource sharing, assistive technology, development and achievement of career goals, independent living and developing advocacy skills. By serving as delegates from their communities, young people with disabilities cultivate leadership, citizenship and social skills.
This exciting opportunity allows youth delegates to interact with successful adult mentors and staff who share similar challenges. This framework provides an atmosphere of encouragement, and helps the youth realize their ability and pursue successful transitions from high school to college, employment and becoming contributing members of their communities.
The Governor's Council on Disability is currently accepting applications for this event. There are no tuition costs to attend MYLF. The application is available online at www.disabilityinfo.mo.gov/gcd/2008ylf.shtml. Deadline for submitting the application is April 15, 2009.
To nominate a student from your local community, fax the application to 573-526-4109 or mail it to Missouri Governor's Council on Disability, PO Box 1668, Jefferson City, MO 65102. If you have any questions, please contact the Council at 800-877-8249.
