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State of Missouri Disability Portal Missouri Youth Leadership Forum The 22nd Annual Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MO-YLF) will be held July 14-18, 2026 What is the Missouri Youth Leadership Forum? The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum is a FREE five-day, four-night leadership training and career awareness program for high school students with disabilities. It provides training in leadership, self-advocacy skills, and career awareness.
The Youth Leadership Forum enables young adults who have a disability to learn from each other and from successful adults with disabilities who are recognized leaders and role models. Students learn more about their disability and others’ disabilities, analyze their strengths and weaknesses, and gain skills to become self-determined individuals.
They also learn different leadership styles, the legislative process, disability laws, and much more! Students gain the power to reach their post-secondary goals in education, employment, and independent living. All the while having fun and making lifelong friends!
Download 2026 MO-YLF FAQ Sheet Missouri Youth Leadership Forum is hosted by the Governor's Council on Disability in partnership with MOCIL, MU Pre-ETS, Paraquad, and Vocational Rehabilitation. I have a disability, live in Missouri, and am between the ages of 16 and 21. I am enrolled in high school or plan to graduate in 2026.
I show leadership potential and involvment in my school and community. More Information on Delegating Do you love motivating youth with disabilities and helping them to be their best self? Then consider spending a week of your summer doing just that!
The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum relies on sponsorships and donations from state agencies, community sponsors, and in-kind donations as its sole source of funding. For additional details on how you can contribute, kindly click the link below.
More Information on Sponsorships Youth Video for Potential Youth Leadership Applicants Program Video for Professionals & Families Missouri Youth Leadership Forum - Introductory Video Click here for Voiceover version of Introductory Video Missouri Youth Leadership Forum - Descriptive Video Download MO-YLF FAQ Sheet Annual Legislative Priorities Poll Annual Poster Contest for NDEAM Annual Youth Leadership Award Leadership Development Program Legislative Education Project Missouri Youth Leadership Forum Virtual Leadership Summit Missouri Universal Design Criteria Policy on Indoor Air Quality Contact the Governor's Council on Disability Governor's Council on Disability 301 West High Street - Room 620 Beware, you are currently exiting to an external site that is not part of the government(.
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