South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum 2010

South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum 2010

What is the South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum?

The SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is three-day program for students with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential in both their school and community. YLF is for high school juniors and seniors (or students between the ages of 17 – 21). By serving as delegates, students with disabilities will enhance and grow their leadership, citizenship, and social skills. There is no cost to delegates who attend other than transportation to and from the event.

The SC Youth Leadership Forum is implemented at the state level by state and local partners including the Department of Education, South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Department, Continuum of Care, PRO-Parents, Center for Disability Resources, and South Carolina Assistive Technology Program. This leadership forum is designed to assist youth with disabilities in further developing leadership skills and in utilizing resources that can help them face the challenges of becoming participating members in their communities.

Mark Your Calendars!!

The 2010 SC Youth Leadership Forum will be held at Newberry College, July 14th – 16th.

What happens at the Youth Leadership Forum?

• Guest Speakers
• Small and Large Group Discussions
• Team Building Activities
• Ropes Course
• Mentor Luncheon
• FUN!

What is the cost for students / delegates?

There is no charge to attend YLF. All meals are provided. Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to and from Newberry College.

How do I apply and what is the selection process?

1. To be eligible for the SC Youth Leadership Forum, students must:

(a) have a disability and live in South Carolina

(b) be in the 11th or 12th grade (or between the ages of 17 – 21) as of December 31st, 2009

(c) have demonstrated leadership potential in school and the community

2. Applicants must mail the completed application packet and reference forms to:

South Carolina Youth Leadership Forum
1410 Boston Avenue
West Columbia, South Carolina 29171
Attention: Shannon Lindsay

Applications must be postmarked by May 1st, 2010

3. Approximately 35 delegates will be selected to attend the forum. Additional detailed information on the forum will subsequently be provided to those selected to attend.

More information can be found at:

Youth Leadership Forum