The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) helps youth with disabilities develop leadership skills. The training consists of five 2-hour sessions. All sessions will be held virtually and are free to all participants.
YLA is provided by Access 2 Independence, ASK Resource Center, Iowa Department of Human Rights, Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council, and UI Health Care Center for Disabilities and Development.
What will students learn? The five themes include leadership, goal-setting, self-determination, civic engagement, plus networking, and mentoring. All sessions will be interactive.
Who can attend? There are two statewide training sessions during the week - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. YLA is for students with disabilities age 14–21. Each session will consist of 8–12 students from Iowa communities. After the interview process, students will be selected for either the am or pm session.
When are these sessions held?
Trainings: Monday, July 25–Friday, July 29
Morning Session: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Graduation Ceremony: Friday, August 5
How can I learn more? You can read the flyer here. You can also attend one of the information sessions:
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