PLEASE NOTE: THE PROGRAM MAY TAKE PLACE VIRTUALLY OR IN-PERSON; A DECISION WILL BE MADE AT A LATER DATE BASED ON THE FEELINGS OF THE CLASS PARTICIPANTS AND CURRENT SAFETY GUIDELINES.

The annual leadership program begins with an Opening Retreat in September. The following monthly Program Days will expose participants to the competencies necessary for strong leadership and advocacy. Participants also work together on a community project designed to put their leadership into practice during the program year. The program culminates with a Graduation Reception in May, where class participants mingle with other Leadership CILB alumni.

After completing the Leadership CILB program, graduates are encouraged to continue participating by volunteering, advocating, and serving as advisors to new class members. Graduates are also afforded special networking and educational opportunities.

Eligible participants must:

• Have a disability.
• Commit to full participation and active involvement in the program.
• Arrange their own transportation to and from Program Day sites and other program meeting locations.
• Be willing to be an ambassador of CILB and spokesperson for disability issues.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and corporate sponsorship, scholarships are available to program participants to cover program costs. Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements to and from program locations (some transportation assistance may be available on a case-by-case basis).

Questions? Contact Jene Kapela, Program Director, at jene@jenekapela.com.