YLF – Application to Participate

The Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is an initiative of the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council. YLF is an exciting three-day residential leadership program for youths with disabilities focused on empowering youths with disabilities while promoting an environment of disability history, culture and pride. This program gives young delegates the skills needed to become future leaders!

We are inviting all future community leaders who are in 10th, 11th or 12th grade and have a disability to apply to participate in the Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)!

Lodging, meals and trainings will be provided at NO COST. The program will be held at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s campus.

Louisiana Youth Leadership Forum 2023 Dates: July 14th – 16th, 2023

Applicants must submit no later than March 31st to be considered for this year’s program.

For any questions (or to request a paper copy of the application), please contact [email protected] or 337-205-2504.

Apply for Youth Leadership Forum

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Gender(Required)

Ethnicity

School Information

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Disability Information

We would like to learn more about your disability, so we can provide the most supportive, welcoming, and accessible environment possible. Your answers will remain CONFIDENTIAL.
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Do you receive services from Louisiana Rehabilitation Services?(Required)

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