Nichole's Success Story

Nichole is a young adult with a disability who has been active in many different advocacy programs as both a student and a staff person.
She was a delegate to and then returned as a staff member for Youth Leadership Forum; she was a delegate to College Leadership Forum. Nichole is currently a staff person and board officer for SALYD (Self-Advocacy and Leadership for Youth with Disabilities). She actively recruits other youth with disabilities for Youth and College Leadership Forums and SALYD.

Nichole: I think these organizations are great because everyone can get something unique out them. Being involved in these organizations has not only taught me a lot of valuable skills (like self-advocacy), but they have given me the opportunity to give back. As a staff person, I have
been able to share all of the things I’ve learned with other youth.

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Learn how other youth and families prepared for the transition
from high school to adult life.

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