Diverse Ability Incorporated

YOUTH LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT SERVICES

Diverse Ability Incorporated proudly facilitates the Arizona Youth Leadership and Engagement Initiatives
which include the following youth leadership and engagement services.

Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF)
AZYLF is an engaging, multi-day, peer-led conference that empowers youth and young adults, ages 14–22, who have disabilities to become confident advocates and leaders. Participants gain the tools and confidence to navigate the exciting journey into adulthood through experiential learning, leadership development, and community service.

2023 Statewide Capacity Building Conference

Arizona Youth Engagement Academy (AZYEA)
AZYEA is the next step for Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) graduates to enhance their leadership skills. This program is designed to prepare and empower AZYLF graduates to serve as conference facilitators, take on leadership roles within our organization, and become active leaders in their communities.

Peer-Based, Person-Centered Planning Services
A person-centered plan is a helpful document created by a youth or young adult, with assistance from their supporters and one of our trained Young Adult Leaders, to outline their vision for the future. This document is all about them, and it’s flexible and can be adjusted as their dreams and goals grow!

Peer Navigation Services
Peer Navigation Services connects youth and young adults who have disabilities to our trained Arizona Young Adult Leaders, known as Peer Navigators, who support them as they navigate the transition to adulthood. Peer Navigators help individuals discover resources and connect with programs or services that meet their specific needs.

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Testimonials

Read How Others Benefit from Our Services

I learned that having a disability is a vital part of my life, that leadership and self-advocacy are two of many things that must be used to take charge of my own life so I can be independent. I’ve learned to be proud of my disability, to embrace it.

A.P.AZYLF, Class of 2014

I’ve learned that people can do amazing things if they set their mind to it and with someone to help start their journey. Just because you have a disability doesn’t mean there’s anything holding you back.

K.M.AZYLF, Class of 2015

I am learning to accept myself for who I am and what I plan to become. AZYLF showed me to never be afraid to try new things with different people. It opened my eyes to different things. The person we want to be is the person we decide to become.

J.T.AZYLF, Class of 2016