About Us
WHAT NYLN DOES
NYLN is a youth-led organization. We work to build power among people with disabilities between the ages of 16- 28 years old. We want to support young people in their role as the next generation of leadership in the Disability Rights Movement. NYLN has been around since 1997. We are the only youth-led disability rights nonprofit organization in the country. 
The NYLN:
• Promotes youth leadership development.
• Values inclusion, interdependent support systems, and disability pride.
• Works to create access to the resources youth need to be leaders.
• Supports work being done by youth activists with disabilities on the local level.
• Trains youth with disabilities.
• Connects youth leaders with opportunities to serve and be active members of their communities.
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NYLN Membership
It is free to become a member of NYLN. If you want to become a member, fill out a membership form. Membership is open to youth with disabilities and adult allies (parents, providers, advocates,others).