[MF-NYS-NEWS] forward: Youth in NY State - Youth Power! Psych. disabilities welcome.

[David Oaks]

BELOW is a forwarded announcement about how youth (defined as age 16  
to 26) who live in New York State may apply to a YOUTH POWER event on  
"voice choice and pwoer" for youth leaders with any disability,  
including youth diagnosed with psychiatric disabilities.

The announcement says there are a limited number of scholarships  
(travel, meals and hotels), and that helps when you apply if you  
represent a group. If interested contact organizers and ask for  
attached files. Feel free to forward.

[Disclaimers: This is a forwarded announcement, MindFreedom did not  
originate this announcement, forwarding is not necessarily an  
endorsement, that's all the info we have, for more info use contact  
data provided.]

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From: 	  SOrlando at FTNYS.org
	
Date: 	June 9, 2008 7:58:38 AM PDT
	
Subject:  YP! Statewide Youth Leadership FORUM APPLICATION: Due July  
7th!


YOUTH POWER!

Statewide Youth Leadership Forum

Voice, Choice and Power!

Young people coming together to change systems & improve communities.



August 13th- 15th 2008

Albany, New York



YOUTH POWER! is hosting a mega meeting of young leaders with
disabilities and social/emotional challenges from across the state.  We
will Learn, share, connect and create a unified voice!  Are you in?



Activities:

*   Advocacy to Activism: Guest speakers that will share how to create
change.

*   Sharing of information of local youth groups: Meet other young
people who are active in their community.

*   Personal leadership development: Create a plan of action and find
supports.

*   Give direction to the YOUTH POWER! Network:  What are we going to do
next?

*   Raise your voice:  Create a unified voice for the issue of our
choosing and speak-out.



The 411:

*   20-30 youth will be selected by the YOUTH POWER! Advisory Board to
attend.

*   We encourage youth groups to nominate a leader to represent them.

*   Travel, meals and hotel will be paid for by YOUTH POWER!



In order to be selected you must:

*   Be in the age range of 16 to 26.

*   Youth under 18 must have guardian's approval.

*   Have a disability and/or a social/emotional challenge.

*   Be a New York State resident.

*   Be willing to be active in the network for at least 1 year.

*   Complete the application and return it by July 7th 2008.



Stephanie Orlando



Director of YOUTH POWER!

Families Together in New York State

737 Madison Avenue, Albany NY 12208

Phone: 518-432-0333 x21

Fax: 518-434-6478

<http://www.ftnys.org>



"YOUTH POWER!" is a New York State Network of Youth with Disabilities
and Social/Emotional Challenges.



A proud part of Families Together in New York State and the NY State
Partner of the National Youth Leadership Network.



www.ftnys.org <http://www.ftnys.org/>  - www.nyln.org
<http://www.nyln.org>