Two young men and two young women stand together for a group photo. Picture taken during the FSY event in South Carolina, July 2023.

FSY Conference Accessibility

For dietary, disability, medical, and other needs



The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sponsors FSY conferences to help youth strengthen their testimonies of the Savior Jesus Christ and have opportunities to meet new people, develop friendships, and make positive changes in their lives. The Church wants to make an FSY conference experience available to as many youth as is reasonably possible.

FSY conferences are five-day programs for youth turning 14 to 18. The conference is held at a host university or college campus or other location, each with its own independently established legal and safety requirements beyond those imposed by the Church. Youth stay overnight in campus housing with roommates of the same biological sex, away from parents and local ward and stake leaders. Each session generally has between 150 and 1,500 youth who participate in gospel-centered activities. In-person FSY may not work for everyone, so in many places other options are available, including virtual FSY or in-person FSY without staying overnight.

FSY conferences can be physically, mentally, behaviorally, and emotionally demanding. FSY activities include indoor and outdoor presentations, personal study, group activities, outdoor games, and dancing. At some campuses, the walking distance to and from activity locations is long (potentially up to two miles). See the Schedule for details regarding activities youth participate in at FSY. Reviewing the schedule prior to FSY and the types of activities that take place may help youth have a positive experience.

Young adult counselors work with approximately 10 youth and are trained in FSY program activities and youth protection principles. FSY staff, including wellness coordinators, are not trained or qualified to provide assistance in holding or administering prescription medication; giving reminders about taking medication; addressing mental, emotional, or behavioral conditions; or fulfilling the basic personal needs of participants at an in-person FSY session, such as dressing, grooming, toileting, showering, or feeding. FSY staff are not permitted to provide one-on-one support for youth regarding medical, mental, or behavioral health needs. For youth who need assistance beyond what is available at in-person FSY sessions, please see the Virtual FSY page.

Request an Accommodation

See the instructions below for how to request each accommodation listed. Submitting a request does not guarantee that it will be approved or that the accommodation will be provided, as each request is evaluated based on campus, staffing, program, and other limitations. You can submit your request during preregistration or registration. If the need arises or changes after you have registered, please go to your FSY Dashboard and select the appropriate section to make changes to the account. Please also email FSYAccommodations@ChurchofJesusChrist.org to alert us of the new request. Unless otherwise noted below, requests should be submitted at least 45 days prior to the start of your session to ensure that your request can be reviewed in time to plan and arrange for an accommodation.
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 preregister or register, please complete the “Dietary Needs and Food Allergies” section under the Medical Information header to request special meals. Please note that third-party host campuses provide the meals at FSY sessions. Failure to make a timely request for a dietary accommodation may prevent FSY and the campus from being able to grant the 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 are 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 preregister 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 preregister or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section under the Medical Information header to submit your request with details for an accessible space. An email will be sent with the status of your request.
When you preregister or register, please complete the “Medical Accommodations” section under the Medical Information header to submit your request for a room on the first floor or a room accessible by an elevator. 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 who are registered for the same session may request to be linked as roommates. This request can be made up to Sunday at 11:59 p.m. 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 preregister 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 can complete schoolwork during free time.

If youth cannot do schoolwork during free time, it is recommended that youth check out and go off campus with a parent/guardian or an adult designated by a parent/guardian 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 checkouts 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.


Checkout Instructions


If the adult checking you out is listed in your FSY profile as a parent/guardian, he or she must:
  • Call the site office before meeting you to arrange for or confirm a pickup location.
  • Note: The number for the site office will be listed 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, he or she must follow the steps listed above and:
  • Show a signed note from the parent/guardian listed in your FSY profile granting permission for the adult 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 you 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 preregistration 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.

Virtual FSY

If you cannot attend FSY in-person, need an accommodation that is not available, or prefer a home-based experience, virtual FSY allows you to experience an FSY conference in an online setting. You may register for virtual FSY up until 6:00 p.m. Mountain time the Sunday prior to the session. Please see the Virtual FSY page for more information.

Language Support

If you do not speak English, please see the Language Support page to learn how you can attend a session in American Sign Language (ASL), French, or Spanish. You may register for one of these sessions up until 6:00 p.m. Mountain time the Sunday prior to the session, provided there is an available spot.

For country-specific policies about accessibility, see the information below.
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 that 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 that 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.

Contact Us

For questions about FSY accommodations or to share additional details regarding your needs, please contact FSYAccommodations@ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Emails are answered Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mountain time in the order they are received.

When emailing, please include:
  • Your name
  • Parent/guardian name
  • The FSY session you plan to attend
  • A description of the accommodation needed (if requesting an accommodation)
  • Your bishop’s contact information (if requesting an accommodation)
Please submit your request at least 45 days prior to the start of your session to ensure that it can be reviewed in time to plan for and make appropriate arrangements.