ABOUT FUTURE LEADERS
The Bleeding Disorders Council of California’s Future Leaders Program provides leadership training and develops advocacy skills for teens affected by bleeding disorders. Leading up to Legislative Day, they find out more about their role in the government process. Future Leaders also learn to be effective advocates for themselves and their families.
Future Leaders will attend a pre-Legislative Day program in person. There they will find out how to tell their stories to legislators. They also learn to advocate for themselves and their families in other areas of their lives. Future Leaders take part in leadership building games and activities. Other fun highlights include a visit to the Capitol and team building games! Most importantly, teens learn about the legislative process and how it affects them.
During Legislative Day, Future Leaders take a lead role in legislative meetings! They tell their stories and advocate for important legislation at the State level.
THIS IS NOT AN HASDC PROGRAM; ALL EXPENSES PAID BY THE BLEEDING DISORDERS COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA.
WHO CAN APPLY?
- High school students (Grades 9 – 12 at time of program)
- Must have a bleeding disorder or be a sibling or child of a person with a bleeding disorder.
- Must be able to commit to participating in all parts of the program.
DATES
March 18, 2026 | Virtual Legislative Day Orientation (via Zoom)
March 21-24, 2026 | Future Leaders Program
March 23, 2026 | Legislative Day (Future Leaders participate)
REGISTRATION
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
QUESTIONS
For more information or help applying, please email the Bleeding Disorders Council of California at apalladino@hemophiliaca.org.
