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• Are meetings accessible to young people by actively addressing the barriers that prevent meaningful Y/YA participation (i.e. meeting times, transportation, child care needs, meeting location, etc.)?
• Do reimbursement policies exisit that cover the costs of the young person’s attendance (e.g. child care, hotel costs, mileage)?
• Are reimbursement options communicated clearly to Y/YA and are easy for them to access?
• Are resources and reasonable accommodations available creatively support young people’s engagement in advising and leadership activities?
• Is there a point person for the agency who communicates with Y/YA about the meeting details (e.g., locations, cancellations) and helps resolve barriers for Y/YA?

Do stipends or incentives for Y/YA participation adequately reflect the time Y/YA are investing in meeting activities (i.e. meeting preparation, travel time, transportation costs, etc.)?

Have you worked with young people to explore options for stipends/incentives that reflect young people’s preferences?

If using non-monetary incentives have they been endorsed by Y/YA (i.e. education credits for internships, volunteer or community participation hours, access to community resources, etc) ?