Why
Should YOU Join KASA?
There are
many benefits to being part of a national network of youth/young adults
with disabilities and our allies.
Your
membership is important to KASA. We work to include our members in
meaningful ways in our youth-driven, grass-roots project.
Here are
just a few of the things our members get as being part of KASA—and
membership is FREE for youth.
Benefits of KASA Membership
All:
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Lifetime access (subscription) to our email listserv, full of
opportunities and resources.
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Discounts on our reports and manuals.
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Access to youth experts on youth leadership and meaningful youth
involvement and/or gain access to youth who can speak at your meetings
and attend your trainings. (See KASA’s “Guide to Presentations and
Technical Assistance” brochure)
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Our network features youth and young adult leaders as resource experts
on living in the community, managing our health care, going to school,
advocacy, civil rights, getting a job and much more.
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We
provide information on scholarships, conferences and events around the
country.
Just for Youth:
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You have an opportunity to give input into the work we do.
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You can have your poetry, art and original articles featured on our
website.
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You can be part of a cross-country network advocating to change systems
to include US in decision making.
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You can raise your own disability awareness—learn about things you don’t
hear about in other places.
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You will have a connection and opportunity to communicate with other
youth in the disability community in a ‘safe’ place in our forums.
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We
spotlight youth from across the nation who are making a difference in
their communities. You can
get ideas, or you could be next!
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You can learn about and participate in leadership and speaking
opportunities.
Membership is FREE for youth, $15.00 for parents, $30.00 for professionals and $50.00 for organizations (sliding fee scale is available to those who need it). You can sign up on our website or call/write to KASA at the phone/address below.