A brief informational session to learn about the Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP), managed by Diverse Ability Incorporated and Raising Special Kids. This program trains Young Adult and Family Advisors with diverse lived experience, and "places" them within Placement Agencies in their communities. Come and learn how you can get involved! CLICK TO […]
Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) is an innovative, multi-day conference, held in multiple regions of Arizona each summer, and over weekends or during school breaks throughout the school year. These events are facilitated by Diverse Ability Incorporated, in partnership with the Arizona Youth Leadership and Engagement Alumni Association (AZYLEAA). Eligibility requirements for AZYLF for Indigenous Youth […]
“Claim It! Disability Pride in Leadership” This National Event will be focused on disability pride and identity! It will include two awesome keynote speakers, comedian Nina G. and advocate Kelsey Tainsh. It will also feature a disability pride panel facilitated by California YLF alumna, Christina Mills. The event will also include YLF cheers, interactive activities, […]
A brief informational session to learn about the Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP), managed by Diverse Ability Incorporated and Raising Special Kids. This program trains Young Adult and Family Advisors with diverse lived experience, and "places" them within Placement Agencies in their communities. Come and learn how you can get involved! CLICK TO […]
Strength in Numbers: A Celebration of Indigenous Youth Resilience This annual youth summit highlights voices of American Indian youth who have disabilities and focuses on aspects of American Indian life, history, culture and heritage that can help you address today's challenges. The summit will be held via Zoom. ASL and CART captions will be available. […]
WHAT: AZYLF 2024: LGBTQ+ WHERE: DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix-Tempe Conference Center | Coronado Room 2100 S. Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85282 WHEN: May 29 - June 1 (Wed-Sat) | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm AZYLF 2024: LGBTQ+ is a conference for youth and young […]
WHAT: AZYLF Southern Region WHERE: Pima Community College 1255 N. Stone Ave, Tucson , AZ 85709 WHEN: June 10-13, 2024 (M-Th) | 9:00am - 4:00pm Since 2014, AZYLF has served youth and young adults who have disabilities and other diversities. During each conference, Participants explore leadership, the disability experience, goal setting, community resources, and self-advocacy in an engaging environment with […]
WHAT: AZYLF Central Region WHERE: ASU West Valley Campus | University Center Bldg 4701 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ 85306 WHEN: June 24-27, 2024 (M-Th) | 9:00am - 4:00pm Since 2014, AZYLF has served youth and young adults who have disabilities and other diversities. During each conference, Participants explore leadership, the disability […]
The AACD is the premier comprehensive disability conference in the United States that addresses the intersection between race and disability. The conference examines avenues for self-advocacy to ensure the effective provision of services, resources, and enforcement of civil rights in the African American and disability communities. In the past several years, over 15,000 virtual attendees […]
A brief informational session to learn about the Engaging Families and Young Adults Program (EFYAP), managed by Diverse Ability Incorporated and Raising Special Kids. This program trains Young Adult and Family Advisors with diverse lived experience, and "places" them within Placement Agencies in their communities. Come and learn how you can get involved! CLICK TO […]
Each year, thousands of people come from around the globe to attend the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention. For many, it's to hear from world-renowned experts; for others, it's to take a one-of-a-kind vacation. But what brings all of us back, year after year, is the feeling of an international family reunion found nowhere other than at the NDSC Convention […]
This year’s theme is Expect, Engage, Achieve. This cross-stakeholder event is intended for special education administrative staff, youths and young adults with disabilities, family members and caregivers, state agency staff, educators, service providers, and community members who share a commitment to student success. The event will feature over 75 professional learning opportunities, including IDEA legal […]
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