The Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network (PYLN)

Connecting a network that is led and driven by inclusive youth organizations and young adults with and without disabilities across Pennsylvania!

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June 2025

Featured Speaker
June 2025

It’s funny how people often say they’ve felt lonely in a crowded room. It’s one of those powerful metaphors that almost everyone can relate to. The feeling of being disconnected even when you’re surrounded by others. But on the flip side of loneliness is independence. Not the “do everything alone” kind, but the real kind. Knowing who you are, what you need, and how to take care of yourself. Independence isn’t about being alone. It’s about being empowered! Lucky for you, you found PYLN where you get the chance to explore that. During May’s Monthly Youth Leaders Call, we’re diving into what it really means to be independent and why this skill is essential as you move through young adulthood!

 

Taylor Kulp is a Development Assistant and active volunteer at Canine Partners for Life, a nonprofit organization based in Cochranville, PA, that trains and places service dogs. Taylor has been partnered with her medical alert service dog, Laurel, for over five years—a life-changing relationship made possible through Canine Partners for Life. Taylor also volunteers with Dysautonomia International, a nonprofit committed to improving the lives of those affected by autonomic nervous system disorders. Her personal and professional experiences reflect her deep commitment to disability advocacy and community service!

Excited to have you Taylor!

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WHO WE ARE

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yOUTH

Empowering young people to lead

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ADULT ALLIES

Adults supporting young people to lead

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ORGANIZATIONS

Offering opportunities for young people to lead

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What does LEADERSHIP
mean to You?

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