Statewide TSLP Events

Youth Leadership Forum

TSLP provides regionally based events and activities for high school students with disabilities, their parents, educators, and adult service agencies. These transition events and activities provide education and information for students with disabilities to make a seamless transition from high school to the adult world of employment, education or training, and independent living.

Youth Leadership Forum
Youth Leadership Forum

The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is a 5-day conference that enables young adults who have a disability to learn from each other along with successful adults with disabilities who are recognized leaders and role models. Students learn more about about their own disability and others’ disabilities, how to analyze their own strengths and weaknesses, enhanced organizational skills, different leadership styles, about the legislative process and disability laws, how to influence other, etiquette, and much more!

A fun event designed for high school students with disabilities, and their families, who are exploring their options after graduation. Students and families can learn about college life, programs, and supports available. They participate in panel discussions with current college or technical college students who have disabilities, learn how to secure appropriate accommodations, and practice self-advocacy and communication skills.

A guide to post-secondary education for students with disabilities in South Dakota.

Week 1: Key Differences between High School and College

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