Wheelchairs can offer increased freedom and mobility. They can be liberating and help people do more things they want to do. But there are barriers in the community. For example, sidewalks are not always smooth or flat. Sometimes there is no curb cut to go up or down. Cracks and uneven sidewalks can be tough […]
YLF can assist with job and college readiness in a number of ways. Youth are so busy with doing all the things they have to do, that thinking about a job or college sometimes happens later than it should. YLF is a free program that provides information to disabled youth to get ready for working […]
Employment can feel like a long way off, but before you know it, you find yourself at the point of looking for a job. There are community resources to assist you. One of the main places that disabled people go is to Vocational Rehabilitation, which has locations across the State of Minnesota. You can contact […]
It is a time of year when many people think about volunteering or giving in the community, and it can be a reminder of how we want to be involved. Maybe we have been thinking about helping animals or putting in a few hours a month at a food shelf. Whatever it may be, this […]
The ReelAbilities Film Festival just wrapped up, but we are posting the e-newsletter we sent to our list. If you would like to be on our list, so you don’t miss important updates, send an email to bridget@youthlegacyfoundation.org. Here is our latest e-newsletter: The ReelAbilities Film Festival starts today and goes through Sunday! Here is […]
The much anticipated ReelAbilities Film Festival is coming up June 11-14! We are on the advisory board and have been working to include youth with disabilities in this amazing disability film festival this year – a partnership of several groups, including Partnership Resources (PRI) and Twin Cities Public Television (TPT). Youth leader, Imani, and PRI […]
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