MYLF (pronounced “my life”) is a unique career and leadership training program for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with disabilities. By serving as delegates from their communities at a 5-day intensive training, youth with disabilities will cultivate leadership, citizenship, and social skills.

Delegates gain access to vital resources related to assistive technology, community support, and self-advocacy. Successful men and women with disabilities serve as role models in helping youth realize their abilities and obligations to pursue meaningful employment and contribute to society. This educational and motivational forum involves an intense schedule. Throughout the training, small “working groups” explore personal leadership and career plans. The key to the MYLF is leadership by example. Adults with disabilities who have traveled the same path these young people are facing serve as faculty and staff. Many other volunteers, some with disabilities and some without, help to make the program a success.  Delegates will have a one-year follow along upon completion of the program.

Click here to find out more about the recruitment process and to apply for a delegate or staff position at MYLF 2011!

MYLF does a great deal of fundraising throughout the year in order to provide this curriculum to delegates free of charge. Click here to support this program!