Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems Institute - July 29-31

The National Youth Leadership Network is excited to announce the Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems Institute. This event is for young people, parents, siblings, friends, allies, teachers, community support providers, and more. It will take place July 29-31, 2010 in Raleigh North Carolina. This conference will be taking place at the North Raleigh Hilton.

The Institute centers on a curriculum (a set of learning activities) that a team of young people with disabilities created. (See: About the Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems curriculum.)

The Institute is for people who want to learn about the curriculum and those who may be interested in teaching it in their communities. The Institute will include workshops and activities. People attending the Institute will also learn about ways to engage youth and family members in their communities.

For more information please visit http://www.nyln.org/upcoming-conference/the-institute/

Open Hands Youth Ability Summit

Calling all youth ages 12-21 with and without disabilities who want to be part of social justice change for people with disabilities: See the attached flyer and pass on to youth you know. Chance for a free trip to DAMASCUS!

Youth advocates needed!

Apply at: http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/291837/Open-Hands-Youth-Ability-Summit

Applications must be received by May 21, 2010

Questions? Contact Rachel Walsh, Open Hands Initiative, 917-544-7260

Financial assistance is available to young adults with Down syndrome who want to enroll in post-secondary programs or take classes that will help them with employment, independent living and life skills. To date, over thirty students have received grants from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to help cover the costs of pursuing their post-secondary education and enrichment goals. The 2010 application form can be downloaded in PDF format.

Application deadline is July 16, 2010