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What are the Delegate’s Achievements?

MYLF alumni have an obligation to follow through on goals outlined in a personal leadership plan that they have planed for themselves. Alumni are surveyed

“I had no idea it was going to be incredible. It changed my life around in the past five days.” 

2007 MYLF Delegate  

Follow-up activities with the delegates include mentorships and internships that have been established to continue networking activities. Often alumni ret

“I plan to have a disability awareness day at my school. I’ve already spoken with the principal about this.” – 

2002 MYLF Delegate 

Photo of students enjoying a 

baseballgame 

What is the Michigan

 Youth Leadership Forum

all about?

 The Michigan Youth Leadership

Forum (MYLF) for students withdisabilities is a unique career

leadership training program for

high school juniors and seniors with

disabilities. By serving as

delegates from their communities

at the five-day event in the state

capital, these delegates cultivate

leadership, citizenship and social

skills.

MYLF is an educational and

motivational forum. Guest

speakers address such topics as

disability rights laws, innovations in

technology and resources.

Delegates spend a day at the State

Capitol debating a selected bill

with several members of the StateLegislature. By providing a

framework of disability history and

an atmosphere of encouragement,

MYLF offers people with disabilities

common challenges, experiences,

and opportunities to learn from one

another.

“It was the most amazing thing that I have 

ever done in my life!” 

What is the Key Component

that makes MYLF a success?

 The key to MYLF’s success is

leadership by example. Successful men

and women with disabilities serve as

mentors by helping youth realize their

abilities, rights and obligations to pursue

meaningful employment and contribute

to society. These mentors with

disabilities have traveled the same path

many of these delegates will face.

Mentors work in small groups to help

student delegates explore personal

leadership and career plans in a totallyaccessible environment.

“The best part of this whole week has been 

interacting with people of all abilities.” 

2003 MYLF Delegate 

How are Delegates selected

for the Forum? 

Delegates are chosen through a

statewide competition that seeks

students with disabilities who have

leadership potential. Each applicant

submits a standard form, an essay, and

letters of recommendation. The

delegates that are selected are

representative of the state in terms of geography, gender, ethnicity, and types