Youth Leadership Forum

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a free, consecutive four-day self-advocacy and leadership development program for students with any type of disabilities. Develop your leadership skills, and learn how to reach your academic, career, and independence goals.

Join YLF from July 19 – July 22, 2022 for a week of learning as well as follow-up monthly sessions. Talk with policy makers and educate them on ways they can improve the lives of young people with disabilities!

Students must complete an application, write an essay and provide letters of recommendations. Applications are due by March 25, 2022 Students will also be interviewed by a YLF partner team in their local communities. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors or seniors during the 2021-22 school year ending by June 30, 2022, to be eligible to apply.

For additional questions or information, please email YLF@dor.ca.gov or call 855-894-3436.