1. Resources for Youth members with disabilities
baden-Powell council 2017 University of scouting

2. Email: scouter.denney@gmail.com
Introductions
Renee Denney
Crew 1001 Advisor
Mom of two boy scouts and one girl scout
Parent of two special needs boys
Please share…
Your name, primary position & unit
Why you are taking this course today?
What you are hoping to get out of the course?
My Contact Information
Cell:

3. Discussion: What resources have you used to help scouts with disabilities

4. National Resources
Disabilities Awareness -
Includes general information, individual scout advancement plans with additional advancement information, education presentations, camping considerations, program planning strategies.
Guide to working with Scouts with Special Needs and Disabilities -
Tips, suggestions, and guidelines for working with scouts with special needs. Includes a definition of types of disabilities, leadership techniques, and a list of resource organizations.
Scouting for Youth with Disabilities Manuel -
155 pages and goes over everything from Adult leadership support, each BSA program, alternative requirements for advancement, understanding categories of disabilities, and program tips.
National committee task force for answers to questions about special needs Scouting

5. Council Advisory Committees
Over 300 councils have created Council Advisory Committee for Youth with Disabilities
Individual Scout Profile - content/uploads/2013/12/ISP.pdf
Heart of America Council -
Verugo Hills Council -
Great Trail Council -
Long Beach Council -
Sam Houston Area Council -
Denver Area Council - disability/16051

6. Council Resources
Baden-Powell Council does not have a Advisory Committee for Youth with Disabilities
Look within your district, community, and unit for individuals that are familiar with working with scouts with disabilities.
Scouting for All Instructors – Have a background in education and/or is a parent of scout with a disability.
Contact your unit commissioner, District Director, Cub Scout Associates they will be able to connect you to a volunteer whom as the background that might be able to assist you.
Reach out to disabilities awareness counselor

7. They are the best advocates that can help you get the support you need
Don’t forget to utilize your parents that have children with special needs
They are the best advocates that can help you get the support you need

8. Build your own Network of resources
Community Organizations:
Cooperative Education Services (Ex. BOCES, DCMO BOCES)
Non-Profit support services (Ex. STIC, ACHIEVE, FAMILY RESCOURCE NETWORK)
Developmental Service Offices
Council / District Leaders:
Commissioners
District Director or Cub Scout Associate
Your Unit
Leader / CM
Parents
National Scouting Experts:
Advisory Committee for Youth with Disabilities in a neighboring council
Fellow Volunteers:
Teachers
Parents of youth with disabilities
Worked with special needs youth in their unit or other youth organizations
Library/Training Materials

9. Break Out!
Separate into two groups and build a network of resources to support your youth members with disabilities

10. Renee Denney – email: scouter.Denney@gmail.com – 607-201-2556
Thank you!
Renee Denney – –