Inclusive youth leadership provides students with and without intellectual disabilities leading roles as they work with together in the school.  Everyone should have the opportunity to build leadership skills and become leaders on various clubs in your school. 

Inclusive youth leadership is important because it:

• Enhances the school’s efforts to improve school climate. 

• Increases student independence.

• Develops students’ sense of responsibility for contributing to a positive school climate.

• Promotes key social and emotional skills.

• Encourages choice and decision-making skills. 

• Heightens awareness of the strengths and talents all students possess.