Opportunities for Seniors
Hi Seniors! There will be several opportunities for you to participate in during the course of your senior year. Please check this page to see if there is anything that you might want to check out! Stop by our office if you have any questions!
Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MO-YLF)
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Location: Mizzou
Date: July 16th - July 20
Cost: FREE
The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MO-YLF) is a five-day overnight program that empowers high school students with disabilities (IEP or 504).
Approximately 30 Missouri students will participate in developing leadership skills and career awareness.
o Stay in the dorms with a roommate and other participants from the Forum
How to Apply: Visit our website and complete the application (https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/ylf.htm)
If you have questions, need assistance filling out your application, or need an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call our office at 573-751-2600 or 800-877-8249
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Location: Mizzou
Date: July 16th - July 20
Cost: FREE
The Missouri Youth Leadership Forum (MO-YLF) is a five-day overnight program that empowers high school students with disabilities (IEP or 504).
Approximately 30 Missouri students will participate in developing leadership skills and career awareness.
- Experience college life:
o Stay in the dorms with a roommate and other participants from the Forum
- Participate in various social activities:
- Meet people with disabilities from all walks of life to hear their stories and see firsthand that you can do anything in life
- Learn about the legislative process and advocacy.
- Learn about asking for accommodations in the workplace and post-secondary education
- Meet alumni and other students from other parts of Missouri
- Learn about what resources can help you live your life to the fullest
- Gain lots of self-determination and how to advocate for yourself
How to Apply: Visit our website and complete the application (https://disability.mo.gov/gcd/ylf.htm)
If you have questions, need assistance filling out your application, or need an alternative format, please email [email protected] or call our office at 573-751-2600 or 800-877-8249