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An interview with three outstanding middle school leaders from Fort Riley! Check out this Zoom interview as we chat with Dominick, Logan, and Liam about everything from leadership to humility; from life challenges to proudest moments. Watch and you will see just why we are so impressed by these young adult leaders. Leadership is alive, and it is so obvious in these three young men from Fort Riley!

There are many youth out there who have a desire to help people in the community. Liam V., of Topeka, is one of those youth! Liam has been volunteering at KYEA for a few months and has a great perspective as a young person with a disability. We sat down with Liam to ask him about his volunteer experiences, his interests when it comes to community issues, and why it's important to help the commu...

Giving Tuesday is all about making a difference, and we invite you to join us in supporting the Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy. This year, we are looking for unique and different ways to grow our ability to reach more and more youth to participate in our programs. Listen as KYEA staff share how your contribution will help support our mission!

KSYLF alumni and volunteer, Kirstianna Guerrero, created a song specifically for this year's KS Youth Leadership Forum theme. The song is called "Be Yourself, Be Proud, Belong!" This video is the impromptu performance where Kirstianna got all delegates to join her in singing the song.

Faces alumna, Whit Downing, had the exciting opportunity to interview fierce advocate, Christina Mills, from California. They chatted about everything from the Youth Leadership Forum to disability pride to advocating in the health arena.

Allison answers the questions "what does disability pride mean to you?" and "why are you proud to have a disability?" Check out her responses!

Kirstianna shares what disability pride means to her and why she is proud to be a part of the disability community.

What is disability pride and why is Johnna proud to have a disability? In this video, she shares her thoughts on both questions!

Carrie speaks out on what disability pride means to her and why she is proud to be a person with a disability. Check out her story!

Recently, our KSYLF alumni, Brian Gano, got the chance to interview speaker/poet/advocate, Russell Lehmann, who currently lives in California. Brian and Russell talked about everything from Russell's body image journey to how we can empower each other as people with disabilities.

Johnna, who is the Program Assistant at KYEA, is celebrating her 11th year anniversary! We are so thankful for you, Johnna!

In todays video interview, you will meet Dezarae! Dezarae works as a massage therapist and is a 27 year old diagnosed with a chronic health disability.

Julia Connellis, KYEA Executive Director, shares why the COVID vaccine is so important to her and why others should consider getting it!

Why I Got Vaccinated- Carrie Greenwood

Why I Got Vaccinated- Johnna Godinez

KS Beats the Virus- Dallas Hathaway

KS Beats the Virus- Jen Van Dalsem

KS Beats the Virus- Amelia Van Dalsem

KS Beats the Virus- Anthony Frischenmeyer

KS Beats the Virus- Christian Roberson

Interview with Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham

KSYLF 2019 Supporter Video

KSYLF 19 Supporter Video- audio described

KSYLF 2019 Delegate-Volunteer Memory Video

KSYLF 2019 Delegate-Volunteer Memory Video- audio described

Through Julia's Eyes: Embracing All Aspects of Who You Are

Embracing Change- Johnna Godinez

Dealing with Change- Carrie Greenwood