The Rhode Island Youth Leadership Forum is now accepting applications for its 11th annual forum to take place in August of 2012 at Camp Canonicus in Exeter, RI.
Rhode Island Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an innovative, exciting program for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership capabilities in their communities and schools. The four-day forum includes many activities to help further develop the leadership potential and identify and clarify future goals of students who qualify.
Approximately a dozen students with disabilities will be selected to participate. There is no cost to students or their families. Overnight lodging, food, interpreters for the deaf, personal care attendants for students with physical disabilities and transportation during the forum will be provided. Completed applications should be postmarked by April 1, 2012 and sent to RIYLF, c/o OSCIL, 1994 Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889.
The Youth Leadership Forum is a cooperative project between the Office of Rehabilitation Services, Ocean State Center for Independent Living, PARI Independent Living Center, RI Regional Transition Centers and other state and community organizations. If you have any questions about this program, please call Susan Shapiro at 263-7876.
