Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy

The Kansas Youth Empowerment Academy educates, mentors, and supports youth with disabilities to be contributing members of their community. Core Areas of Focus Community Advocacy Mentoring Education Employment Values Consumer Control Consumer Choice Strong Youth Involvement A Non-medical Approach Majority of Decisions and Direction of the Organization is Youth Driven Incorporating a Mentoring and Role Modeling Approach Recognize the Importance of Empowerment through Networking and Collaboration Respect for Diversity Recognize Potential of ALL Youth Maintain Integrity Look for Opportunities to Integrate This Organization with the Larger Vision for Youth

Located in Topeka, Kansas, we serve youth with disabilities all across the state. The KYEA mission is to educate, mentor, and support youth with disabilities to be contributing members of their community.