Training & support

Your Vision, Our Mission.

Whether you are starting a new program, looking to build engagement, or planning events and opportunities for young people with disabilities, YLAN is here to support. We provide Technical Assistance to:

Create Youth Councils and Support Youth Voice
Build the Foundation for Youth-Guided Practice
Launch Programs for Young People with Disabilities
Increase Youth Involvement and Engagement
Include Youth Voice in Evaluation and Planning
Plan Events and Opportunities For Youth, With Youth

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Trainings for Youth

Young people are not just our future, they are our now. YLAN offers a variety of trainings for youth and young adults with disabilities and cross-systems experience to learn strategies to: take control of their lives, speak up for themselves and peers, provide formal and informal peer support, and create systems change.

Trainings include topics such as:

Advocating for Yourself and Others
Making Your Goals a Reality
Disability History & Pride
Rights & Responsibilities for Young People with Disabilities
Disclosing Your Disability in Work, School, and Life
Sharing Your Story
Leadership & Advocacy 101
Serving on Councils, Committees, and Boards
Strategies for Creating Change
Creating a Plan of Action for Systems Advocacy

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Trainings for Partners

Whether you are just starting out, looking to enhance current practices and strategies, or seeking support in specialized topics, YLAN is here to help. We offer a variety of trainings for partners on topics such as:

Creating Youth-Adult Partnerships
Setting Up for Success
Involving and Engaging Young People with Disabilities
Youth Culture and Perspective
Fostering Self-Advocacy Skills
Bringing Youth Voice to Councils and Committees
Disability History, Etiquette, and Pride
Youth-Guided Practice

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