Gathering of Youth is a unique conference track for teens and young adults (ages 13 to 22) who have disabilities. These will be supervised sessions during the conference while parents are participating in the keynote and workshops.
Youth are expected to eat meals with their family or join tables with other youth. Please check-in with your teen before meals and then make sure they return to the Gathering of Youth room before going to your workshops.
TO REGISTER: Please register for the conference first and indicate that your teen/young adult will be participating in Gathering of Youth sessions. A link to the separate registration will be emailed to you or use the link below to register.
This form will help program facilitators get to know your teen and make sure they have health and safety information.
QUESTIONS: Contact Katrina Johnson, Gathering of Youth Facilitator, at katrina@connectstrength.com or (608) 553-0279.
DETAILS:
- Gathering of Youth is a program for youth to connect with other teens and learn about transition, self-determination, advocacy, independence, and decision-making.
- This is a fun, hands-on experience to help youth focus on setting goals and learning about possibilities for life after high school.
- Presenters who are experienced working with teens with disabilities will lead sessions on Thursday and Friday morning.
- Youth needing one-to-one personal care or other assistance to participate must bring their own attendant (No parents please, siblings or other family members are welcome)