Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT)

Editor: Here's a great opportunity for kids with hearing loss to participate in a leadership program before the AGBell Convention. For more information, contact Ken Levinson at kenhlevinson@gmail.com.

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Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
June 24 - 27th, 2008
Milwaukee, WI - Prior to the AG Bell Convention

Leadership Opportunities for Teens (LOFT) is a three-day program for teens, ages 15-18 who are interested in becoming more involved in their surroundings as leaders/role models. Skills learned from several types of activities will help participants deal with situations in school, work, or play. Highlights include (1) individual goal setting, (2) team activities and games, (3) communication and advocacy exercises, and (4) group outings. At the end of the program, the group as a whole will have the responsibility of preparing and presenting a skit to the AG Bell Convention during the general opening session.

Expected outcomes for LOFT include:
* Establishment of life time friendships with other individuals similar to themselves,
* Self esteem to get up in front of a group and talk and/or perform and to advocate for their needs.
* The confidence and ability to take an active role as leaders in the mainstream.
LOFT has space for a maximum of 20 teens and an application is required. There is a $275 tuition fee. Airfare and lodging is not included. Each teen will be sharing a hotel room with another participant and the cost for each is expected to be approximately $70 per night. Participants will also be expected to cover dinner and entertainment for one evening when the group goes out for a special activity.

Scholarships for tuition fee may be available for certain candidates.
* Download Application
* Terms and conditions
Deadline for applications is April 15, 2008 and notification of acceptance will be by April 30, 2008.