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| Title: Wanted! Young Leaders for VBPD Youth Leadership Forum |
| Description The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) needs your help in recruiting young people with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership capability and potential to participate as Delegates to its 2009 Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) at Christopher Newport University in Newport News from July 13-17, 2009. Twenty-five Virginia high school students with disabilities will be selected to receive full scholarships to participate in this exceptional leadership development program. Scholarships cover the entire cost for delegates to attend YLF, including transportation, room & board, instructional materials, activities, interpreters, personal care assistants, and individual medical care as required. YLF educates students with disabilities about the principles of leadership, builds their self-confidence and advocacy skills, and prepares them for future career choices. Rising high school juniors and seniors who want to become leaders in their schools and communities are strongly encouraged to apply for the rewarding and privileged honor of serving as a 2009 YLF delegate. To be considered, students’ applications must be received no later than March 31, 2009. Applications and instructions can be found at www.vaboard.org/ylf.htm. Electronic submission is strongly encouraged. For more information, call 1-800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice/TTY) or e-mail Kara.White@vbpd.virginia.gov or Teri.Barker@vbpd.virginia.gov. Check out the YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXwkRUrtFYw |
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