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Delegates gain access to vital resources related to assistive technology, community support, and self-advocacy. Successful men and women with disabilities serve as role models in helping youth realize their abilities and obligations to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to society. This educational and motivational forum involves an intense schedule. Throughout the training, small "working groups" explore personal leadership and career plans. The key to the MYLF is leadership by example. Adults with disabilities who have traveled the same path these young people are facing serve as faculty and staff. Many other volunteers, some with disabilities and some without, help to make the program a success.  Delegates will have a one-year follow along upon completion of the program.

Quotes from 2000 MYLF Students:

"I learned I can be a leader and other people could be looking up to me and I have the skills to do that."
~ Mick Freeland

"This [forum] has given me confidence in going forward with my dreams."
~ Sierra Lode

"What I gained from this forum is a lot of friendship, a lot of good information that will carry me through life…. I will remember that the rest of my life."
~ Eli Roberts

"Take the challenge of a new life."
~ Amanda Freeman

"It's such a great leadership and friendship thing… I made a new family and friends."
~ Jake Etchart

"Speakers helped to inspire me to help in my community and stand up for what is right."
~ Gene Hermanson