You have been asked to provide a recommendation for a youth or young adult that is applying for the Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) for youth with disabilities.

YLF is an annual conference for youth and young adults with disabilities who have demonstrated leadership potential and concern for their communities. YLF participants have the opportunity to build their leadership skills as they learn about self-advocacy, assistive technology, independent living, employment skills, career exploration, higher education, legislative advocacy, the Disability Rights Movement, and community participation. Partners for Youth with Disabilities (www.pyd.org) is proud to organize and host the 2021 Massachusetts YLF in partnership with numerous collaborators across the state.

Please answer the questions below and submit your reference by April 30th, 2021.  If you have any questions, contact Susan Nicastro, YLF Director, at: ylf@pyd.org or 617-556-4075 x113.

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* 1. Your contact information

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* 2. I am submitting this reference in support of:

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* 3. Relationship to applicant:

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* 4. How do you know the applicant?

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* 5. Why are you recommending this applicant for the 2021 Massachusetts Youth Leadership Forum? Please provide examples.

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