MARYLAND YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM

MARYLAND YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUMnWednesday June 19 – Saturday June 22 2019nTowson UniversitynMaryland Youth Leadership Forum is a program for Maryland youth with disabilities in their last two years of high school. Individuals stay on the campus of Towson University. Participants will:nFind your unique strengths and develop skills to be a leader in your community nLearn about the legislative process and how to change problems in your community nDevelop communication skills through social activities, role play and discussionnLearn about Disability Culture and the Americans with Disabilities Act nPlay games around the history of disability and explore technology and adaptations for people with disabilitiesnExplore and develop plans for the future nExperience college life through a stay at one of Maryland’s universitiesnMeet professionals with a wide range of careers in Maryland who have disabilities Discuss independent living and future plans with peers and facilitators to develop goals and paths to successnApplication deadline is Friday, March 8. For more information or to apply, please contact Shannon Minnick at sminnick@innow.org or 240 638-0070 or visit http://www.innow.org/ylf.html