Who Should Attend the Youth & Family Summit  

Virginia youth with disabilities between the ages of 14-18 can apply to participate in the in-person Youth and Family Summit. Summit participants learn more about self-determination, build connections with other youth, and gain new experiences. Each year we have games, activities, and even a social event with a photo-booth, dancing, snacks, and lots of opportunities for fun!

Each participant must bring a parent or guardian. Learn more about the parent portion of the event.

The Summit is just a small part of what the I’m Determined Project does throughout the year.

If you’re unable to attend the Summit because of your age, a scheduling conflict with school or work, or another reason, don’t worry – there are other ways for you to connect with I’m Determined and other young people in Virginia. 

We partner with schools and divisions to hold local events that mimic parts of what we do at the Summit. These Division-Led events and Echo events are customized to reach youth and families right in their community. The I’m Determined team partners with educators from the school division to provide an environment where youth and families can come and learn about self-determination skills. Check our events page to see what’s happening, or reach out to your region’s Determinator and they can let you know what’s going on close to you.