The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce that the 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) will be held in Columbus, Ohio from July 19-22, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.

The Ohio Youth Leadership Forum empowers students with disabilities with leadership and advocacy skills. 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 February 12, 2010. Applications are available at gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/delegates_info.asp [1].

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.

For more information, please contact Donna Foster-Sillanpaa at Donna.Foster@rsc.state.oh.us or (614) 438-1394.

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