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ADAPT for Youth
ADAPT is a national grassroots group that fights to make sure people with disabilities live outside institutions and nursing homes, in their own homes and communities. ADAPT started in the 1970s, when 19 youth with disabilities parked wheelchairs in front of busses that were not accessible. This started the disability movement for accessible public transportation! This group has grown into a national disability advocacy group that fights disability discrimination. ADAPT is currently planning its youth conference for summer of 2008 in Chicago.
For more information about ADAPT's and the youth conference, visit the websites by clicking on the links below.
Youth Who Make a Difference
Young People Who Rock
ypwr.blogs.cnn.com
Florida Youth Council
www.myspace.com/floridayouthcouncil
In Their Own Words
Here is what some youths with disabilities around Washington State have to say:
“People need to see youth with disabilities as leaders. They need to see what we can do.”
- Youth in Woodinville
“This project has changed the way I think about disabilities.”
- Youth in Tri-Cities
“Youth are advocates who can make their own decisions.”
- Self-Advocacy in Motion Advisory Committee member and member of NYLN’s Governing Board
“I’m a Sergeant of Arms in my People First Club. I stand up for myself.”
- Youth in Spokane