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QUOTES FROM MYLF ALUMNI:

  • “Regardless of our individual experiences and superficial appearances we all share one integral human similarity, the need to feel valued, productive and connected.”

    Catherine Kelly Baird

  • "I liked the program because it gives me tons of support and I don't have any anxiety anymore as to whether there will be help available to me. This program is amazing. It showed me that I could do anything I wanted to and it's alot easier than I thought it would be. It was inspirational for me."

    - Devin Lofthouse, 2010 Delegate

  • “It’s not possible for people with disabilities to truly integrate until we are recognized as having pride in who we are as disabled people.”

    Steve Brown

  • The ONLY disability in life is a bad attitude!

    June Hermanson

  • “I learned to put out the bad and bring in the good. There is a lot of technology out there for those who are disabled. I met many kids with different disabilities and how they cope with those disabilities.”

    Kara, 2010 Delegate

  • “MYLF has been such a great experience for me. I have learned great leadership skills and I have also learned that it is ok to have a disability it doesn’t make you any less wonderful.”

    McKayla

  • No one can do everything but Everyone can do something.

    Mike Beers

MYLF (PRONOUNCED “MY LIFE”)

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Annual MYLF Forum: July 2021

STEP II

MYLF STEP II is the next step in providing leadership training to MYLF alumni as they transition from high school into the workforce.  This 5 day long program is offered once a year at Carroll College in June, and brings back alumni from the previous year’s July Forum and MYLF Mini’s.

The goals of MYLF STEP II are:

¨ High school students with disabilities will become empowered and encouraged to reach their employment goals.

¨ High school students with disabilities will be knowledgeable about resources available to them to become successful, employed adults.

¨ High school students with disabilities will be exposed to professionals with disabilities who are recognized leaders and role models.

¨ High school students with disabilities will become employable and self-sufficient as they transition into the work force.

MONTANA YOUTH TRANSITIONS

To improve transition services and increase the number of youth with disabilities who achieve their desired post-school outcomes.