Scouting America’s Vision: Scouting America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
What do leaders do when Scouts need extra help? Find resources! Scouting America provides people and programs at the district, council, and national levels to support volunteers and youth for wide a variety of considerations. Whether challenges are physical, mental, emotional, or developmental, there are recomendations, best practices, processes, and accomdations available to help.
Some resources:
Able Scouts.org – Articles on Scouting with special needs and disabilities. Read the latest news digest here.
Capitol Area Council – Webpage linking to national resources and outlining some solution paths for common questions
North Shore District – Please contact Brian Talbot, Assisant District Commissioner – Special Needs Scouting, briantalbotjr@outlook.com
