EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY: 2026 Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) for Students Ages 14-22

Diverse Ability Incorporated (DAI) is thrilled to announce that it will host the Arizona Youth Leadership Forum (AZYLF) in July 2026 for Arizona students ages 14–22 who have a documented disability.

AZYLF is a dynamic, inclusive leadership conference designed to empower youth and young adults who have disabilities. Participants build leadership and self‑advocacy skills, explore the disability experience, set personal goals, and connect with peers and community resources in a supportive environment.

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2026 AZYLF Details

Who: Arizona students ages 14–22 who have a documented disability
When: July 13–17, 2026
Where: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Cost: Free for all participants
If selected, participants must complete a Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS) Form.

Applicants may submit an online application through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have a documented disability*
• Be 14–22 years of age
• Be enrolled in high school or a higher education or post‑secondary training program**
• Live in Arizona

*Documented disability may include an IEP, 504 Plan, or medical documentation of a disability or diagnosis.
**Post‑secondary examples include colleges, universities, certificate programs, and other training programs.

To learn more about AZYLF, please visit DAI's AZYLF web page, email DAI, or call 602-425-5135.

Thanks to DAI's diverse funding and collaborative partnerships, including with ADE/ESS and RSA/VR Services, students can participate in AZYLF at no charge.