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State Lawmakers Honor Local Autistic Teen for Community Leadership August 18th, 2011
For 17-year-old Shane Bonetti, autism isn't something that's holding him back from being a leader in his community.
He recently was one of 60 student delegates from across the state selected to attend a Youth Leadership Forum for students with disabilities.
They gathered on the steps of the State Capitol to show lawmakers they have what it takes to become the leaders of tomorrow.
"I was excited when I found out," Shane said. "I want to go back next year as a staff member."
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He recently was one of 60 student delegates from across the state selected to attend a Youth Leadership Forum for students with disabilities.
They gathered on the steps of the State Capitol to show lawmakers they have what it takes to become the leaders of tomorrow.
"I was excited when I found out," Shane said. "I want to go back next year as a staff member."
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