Virginia Youth Leadership Forum Video

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an outstanding week long leadership development opportunity specifically designed for high school students with disabilities. The Forums goals are to educate students with disabilities about the principles of leadership, build their self-confidence and advocacy skills, and better prepare them for future career choices The YLF Delegates are selected through a competitive application and interview process. As participants in the YLF, Delegates experience a positive, creative and highly energized environment to build self-confidence and leadership skills, learn how to become more involved in their schools and communities, and receive guidance in setting and pursuing their own career and higher education goals.