NINJA Youth Leadership Conference

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NINJA Youth Leadership Conference 

ABOUT

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APPLICATIONS

All applications are due March 17, 2023.

Calling all future disability community leaders!

The annual NINJA Conference for Youth with Disabilities:

  • No expense to selected delegates (all expenses paid).
  • Exciting, fun, and educational 4-day training program.
  • Developing future disability leaders and self-advocates
  • Consumers of Centers for Independent Living (CIL) ages 16-24.

If you are interested in applying and attending the NINJA Conference please contact your regional Center for Independent Living

Applications can be used for both delegates and mentors. *Mentors are eligible to attend for up to 3 years or until age 30*

Helpful tips for your online application:

  • Be prepared to provide 2 letters of recommendation. One MUST be from someone other than a family member (These can be uploaded in PDF or Word format)
  • Be prepared to answer short essay questions about your leadership potential or experience
  • Make sure all information is complete and correct before submitting your application
  • It is essential to provide a valid email address so we can notify you if you are accepted to attend
  • If you need assistance filling out the application please contact your local Independent Living Center staff. They will be happy to assist you

Thank you for your interest in NINJA!

The application link can be used for both delegates and mentors. *Mentors are eligible to attend for up to 3 years or until age 30*

Helpful tips for your online application:

  • -Be prepared to provide 2 letter’s of recommendation. One MUST be from someone other than a family member (They can be uploaded in PDF or Word format)
  • -Be prepared to answer short essay questions about your leadership potential or experience
  • -Make sure all information is complete and correct before submitting your application
  • -It is essential to provide a valid email address so we can notify you if you are accepted to attend
  • -If you need assistance filling out the application please contact your local Independent Living center staff they will be happy to assist you

Thank you for your interest in NINJA!