Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF)
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Empowering Young People Who Have Disabilities
AZYLF empowers youth and young adults who have disabilities through a dynamic and inclusive conference experience. Participants build leadership skills, explore the disability experience, set goals, learn about community resources, and practice self-advocacy in a supportive environment alongside their peers.
Why Attend AZYLF?
Through fun, hands‑on learning and leadership activities, AZYLF participants:
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- Learn from community leaders, advocates, and other youth
- Build confidence and strengthen their leadership and self‑advocacy skills
- Create their own Personal Leadership Plan to guide their goals
- Make new friends, find support, and learn about helpful resources
- Leave feeling motivated, confident, and ready to make a difference
Who Should Apply?
Eligible students who want to grow as leaders, build new skills, and connect with peers in a supportive, inclusive environment.
Eligibility
Applicants should:
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- Have a documented disability*
- Be 14-22 years of age
- Be enrolled in high school or a higher education or post-secondary training program**
- Live in Arizona
Limited space may be available for applicants who do not meet all eligibility requirements.
*Documented disability may include an IEP, 504 Plan, or medical documentation of a disability or diagnosis.
**Higher education or post-secondary training examples include colleges and universities, certificate programs, and other post-secondary training programs.
No Cost For Participants
Thanks to our diverse funding and collaborative partnerships, including with the Rehabilitation Services Administration/Vocational Rehabilitation Services, eligible youth can participate in AZYLF at no charge. To receive this funding and facilitate this program, participants must complete a Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS) Form. This Form is the document RSA/VR uses to authorize funding support for eligible students.