Become a Voice that Creates Change - Youth Leadership Academy
Date: Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Graduation Ceremony: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Family members are invited to this in-person event taking place in Des Moines. A virtual option will also be available.
Do you want to learn about being a leader? If so, the Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is for you!
YLA is a way to connect with peers with disabilities and learn leadership skills. Spend two hours per day
for five days this summer and gain skills for a lifetime. All sessions are virtual and FREE!
Attend with Peers Like You. YLA is for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 14–21. This session will consist of 8–12 students from Iowa communities. Additional sessions may be added, depending on interest.
