FSY Conference Accessibility

Dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options are available at most campuses. Other dietary needs may also be accommodated depending on the campus. When you pre-register or register, please complete the “Dietary Needs and Food Allergies” section under the Medical Information header to request special meals. Please note, third-party host campuses provide the meals at FSY sessions. Failure to timely request a dietary accommodation may prevent FSY's and the campus' ability to grant a dietary accommodation.

Youth and/or parents can meet with Wellness Coordinators during check-in to learn where special meals will be available throughout the session.

The FSY conference schedule is carefully crafted to benefit you to the greatest extent possible; therefore, you are encouraged to attend each day’s activities as much as you’re able. You can be checked out each night by an adult if that best fits your needs, so that you can more fully participate during the day.

To arrange for checking out each night, please follow the steps listed under “Check In/Out” below.

When you pre-register or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section under the Medical Information header to submit your request for a refrigerator for medical or dietary needs. An email will be sent with the status of your request.

When you pre-register or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section under the Medical Information header to submit your request for a refrigerator for medical or dietary needs. An email will be sent with the status of your request.

When you pre-register or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section under the Medical Information header to submit your request for a refrigerator for medical or dietary needs. An email will be sent with the status of your request.

FSY conferences cannot provide any medical equipment such as wheelchairs, shower chairs, crutches, etc.

FSY conference staff cannot administer prescription medications. As such, if you cannot self-administer, you must be checked out by an adult that can help you, and then checked back in. To arrange for this, please follow the steps listed under "Check In/Out" below.

Two youth of the same biological sex at birth, that are registered for the same session, may request to be linked as roommates, up to Sunday at 11:59 pm local time to the session, two weeks before their session begins. See “How Can I Request a Roommate?” on the Frequently Asked Questions page for instructions to submit this request.

When you pre-register or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section to submit your service animal request. You must also email copies of the following documents for your service animal to FSYAccommodations@ChurchofJesusChrist.org:

• Clean Bill of Health
• Current Vaccination Record
• Any state or local certifications, or registration documents

An email will be sent with the status of your request.

Some youth may need to complete schoolwork or join summer classes while at their FSY session. Youth may be able to complete schoolwork during free time.

If youth cannot do schoolwork during free time, it is recommended that youth check out and go with a parent/guardian, or adult designated by parent/guardian, off campus if they need to miss any FSY activities. Any different accommodation for schoolwork will need to be requested at least 45 days prior to the start of the session.

Please arrange check outs by following the steps listed under “Check In/Out” below.

To arrange for checking in or out, please do the following any time before your session begins:

• Go to your FSY Dashboard
• Select “Check In/Out Requests”
• Select “Request Nightly Check-out” for checking out each night or “Request Leave Temporarily” for other requests
• After filling out the request, select “Save”

If requested times do not display, please refresh the page.

Check-out Instructions:

If the adult checking you out is listed in your FSY profile as a parent/guardian, they must:

• Call the site office before meeting you to arrange for or confirm a pickup location
  • Note: The number will be on the Session Information page found at the bottom of your FSY Dashboard by the Sunday evening before the session begins
• After meeting the site office staff member, show a government ID

If the adult picking you up is NOT listed in your FSY profile as a parent/guardian, they must do both things listed above and:

• Show a signed note from the parent/guardian listed in your FSY profile granting permission for them to pick you up
• Show a picture of the government ID of the parent/guardian listed in your FSY profile

Check-in Instructions

To check back in, the adult must:

• Call the site office to arrange for drop-off
• Drop you off to a site office member at the arranged location

Please select the “Other” option during pre-registration or registration and answer the questions provided. The status of the request will be indicated on your FSY Dashboard > Accommodations.

If necessary, direct additional questions and any relevant information not shared on your FSY profile to FSYAccommodations@ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

We strive to make reasonable accommodations with respect to dietary, disability, medical, and other needs. However, because the majority of FSY staff are young adult, summer-seasonal staff and are not trained professionals, it is possible that an accommodation reasonable in other settings may not be reasonable for your participation in FSY.

Please note that the Church provides many additional opportunities for spiritual growth that may better serve your individual needs in the event an accommodation cannot be made for you to attend FSY. You can learn more about Church youth programming here. The Church also has a disability resources page.

Youth participating in in-person FSY must be able to:

1. Take care of their basic personal needs (examples listed above) and independently participate with little, if any, one-on-one support.
2. Hold and administer prescription medication independently.
3. Follow basic instructions.
4. Act respectfully toward others.
5. Independently and safely reside overnight with youth of the same sex.
6. Navigate campus when not under direct supervision.
7. Follow the standards found on FSY Conference Standards and Policies.
8. Otherwise safely participate in FSY activities.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the “Church”) provides accommodations to youth participants in For the Strength of Youth (FSY) conferences, in accordance with provincial human rights legislation, up to the point of undue hardship.

Please read below to better understand the nature of the activities at FSY and how you can contact us to begin corresponding about our review of your request for an accommodation.

Please note that the Church provides many additional opportunities for spiritual growth that may better serve your individual needs in the event an accommodation cannot be made for you to attend FSY. You can learn more about Church youth programming here. The Church also has a disability resources page.

Generally, subject to this accommodation policy, youth participating in in-person FSY must be able to:

1. Take care of their basic personal needs.
2. Hold and administer prescription medication independently.
3. Follow basic instructions.
4. Act respectfully toward others.
5. Independently reside overnight with youth of the same biological sex at birth.
6. Navigate campus when not under direct supervision.
7. Follow the standards found on FSY Conference Standards and Policies.
8. Otherwise safely participate in FSY activities.