The Maryland Youth Leadership Forum is a program for rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities that provides a variety of support and informational activities. The year begins with a week-long event held at the end of July on the campus of Bowie State University at which the students learn about disability history and rights, self advocacy and systems advocacy. They get to experience life in a college dorm and spend a week with up to 30 other students with disabilities from around the state.
Throughout the following year the students are offered seminars, a picnic, and opportunities to meet alumni and/or mentor new YLF students. The website and social networking sites make communication easy and enjoyable.
This is a one of a kind opportunity for the high school students in the state of Maryland to become leaders of tomorrow.
Deadline for applications for the 2012 program has been extended to March 26th.