[Ohio-talk] Fw: Youth Leadership Forum deadline nears

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From: Hanes, Mike - RSC 
To: 'apilewskie at ossb.oh.gov' ; Dr. Smith ; mary.hiland at sbcglobal.net 
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 1:33 PM
Subject: FW: Youth Leadership Forum deadline nears

For your information, I've attached information regarding the deadline for the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, Ohio Youth Leadership Forum.  The deadline is January 31st.  The 11th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) will be held in Columbus, Ohio from July 20-23, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Dublin, Ohio.  Contact Scott Hinton (614) 438-1393 or Eileen Corson (614) 438-1476 or complete the attached registration form. Mike Hanes  

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From: Corson, Eileen 
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2009 12:52 PM
To: RSC All Staff
Subject: Youth Leadership Forum deadline nears 
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                                Governor's Council on People with Disabilities 
                                Contacts:   
                                Scott Hinton office: 614-438-1393  
                                Eileen Corson  office: 614-438-1476

                                 Ohio Youth Leadership Forum application deadline  
                                Jan. 31-- only one week left 
                                Forum empowers students with disabilities with leadership and advocacy skills

                                Columbus (January 26, 2009) The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce that the 11th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) will be held in Columbus, Ohio from July 20-23, 2009 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Dublin, Ohio.  

                                All high school juniors and seniors who have a disability are invited to apply for this exciting, interesting and empowering forum.  The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2009. Applications are available at http://gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/delegates_info.asp. 

                                The Ohio Youth Leadership Forum is dedicated to teaching community leadership and disability advocacy to outstanding high school juniors and seniors. Throughout the four-day event, students from across Ohio will have the opportunity to explore career endeavors and education options, learn from adult mentors with disabilities and hear from Gov. Ted Strickland, key legislators and members of the disability community. The forum is an excellent opportunity for students to network with their peers and learn how the needs of people with a variety of disabilities are similar and different.

                                Time/Location:

                                Application deadline - Jan. 31, 2008. Applications are available at http://gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/delegates_info.asp

                                Ohio Youth Leadership Forum - 

                                July 14-17, 2008. Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio.

                                Who:
                                The forum is open to high school juniors and seniors with disabilities. 

                                Facts:
                                Topics addressed during forum will include:

                                What is leadership?
                                Understanding disability culture
                                Technology and resources to meet goals
                                Living on my own and reaching my career goals
                                Life after high school/Preparing for College
                                Transportation
                                Leading in the community

                                Contact Information:
                                Donna Foster-Sillanpaa at Donna.Foster at rsc.state.oh.us  or (614) 438-1394

                                The 21-member Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, advises Ohio's governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues. The Council is supported by the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission the state agency that helps people with disabilities get jobs and become independent. 

                                About the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities  

                                The Governor's Council on People with Disabilities exists to:
                                a.. Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues. 
                                b.. Educate and advocate for: 
                                a.. Partnerships at the local, state and national level. 
                                b.. Promotion of equality, access and independence. 
                                c.. Development of employment opportunities.
                                c.. Promote the value of diversity, dignity and the quality of life for people with disabilities. 
                                d.. Be a catalyst to create systemic change promoting awareness of disability-related issues that will ultimately benefit all citizens of Ohio.

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