Leadership OpportunitiesFor youth with disabilities age 16 to 26 in New York State

Through a grant offered by the Office of Vocational and Educational Services forIndividuals with Disabilities (VESID) and the New York State Education Department(NYSED), AIM Youth Leadership is working to support the involvement of youth and youngadults in New York State with leadership and advocacy opportunities.

NYSILC Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

The YAC’s primary purpose is to unite young, disabled New York State residents to createchange for disabled youth throughout the state. The subcommittee advises the NYSILC onthe issues important to youth, and NYSILC in turn implements youth services in theStatewide Plan for Independent Living, which guides the dealings of disability rightsorganizations in NY. The Youth Subcommittee is currently accepting applications for new members. To become a member you must:

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Be in the age range of 16 to 26.

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Have a disability.

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Be able to serve a 2 year term.

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Be a New York State resident.

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Members 18 and over must be registered to vote within two months of joining thecommittee.How to Apply:Download an application (MS Word or PDF)http://nysilc.org/Youth/notice.htmOrComplete the application onlinehttp://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?E6C2AEBCE5A5B3B3

NYAIL Conference Youth Track Planning Committee

Youth will help plan a Youth Track for NYAIL’s 2010 conference. Youth will choose topics,select presenters, and develop two presentations to be delivered at the conference. Youth Topics from past conferences have included

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Voice and Choice: Uniting National and State Youth Movements

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Speak Up for Yourself: Self Advocacy for Youth

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Empowering Young People and Increasing Youth Involvement

What topics would you like to see?

To participate you must

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Be in the age range of 16 to 26

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Have a disability

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Live in New York State

We are seeking youth and young adults who are passionate about creating positivechange for people with disabilities in New York.

Youth Power!

What we offer:

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Training and Support to Youth, Youth Groups and Organizations

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Youth Leadership & Advocacy Activities and Opportunities

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Networking and PromotionBenefits of membership:Be in the loop. Get all the latest information about things that are important to youngpeople. This includes Action Alerts which let you know about important things you maywant to speak up about as well as opportunities for advocacy and input.

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Help set our Policy Agenda and advocacy priorities.

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Help grow the movement & shape our network to make sure the next generation of youth has it a little better than we do.

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All of the work you put in helps to build your skills and your resume!Check them out!http://www.ftnys.org/youthpower.cfm

Local Independent Living Centers

Your local Independent Living Center is a great way to get involved in advocacy andleadership activities. While the programs offered by each center vary, core programsinclude information and referral services, peer counseling, individual and systemsadvocacy, and independent living skills training.Sign up through the link below if you would like us to get connected with the ILC servingyour county.http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?B591FDEFB5FEE6E7

AIM Youth Leadership—Join the Conversation

There are many ways to find and share your voice. Want to connect to other youth andyoung adults online to share ideas, or voice your opinions? Do you already have a blog?Do you Twitter about topics that would be of interest to other youth and young adults inNew York? Your voice is important, wherever you choose to use it. We are looking toconnect to youth on Facebook, twitter, and to feature new or established bloggers on ourhome page. In turn, we will help promote your voice through our sites and socialnetworking. Tell us about how you use social media!http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?D3F79B89D0978081

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