DISABILITIES AWARENESS –

SERVING SCOUTS WITH DISABILITIES

Why should I take Disabilities Awareness?

The BSA’s National Disabilities Awareness Committee estimates that one out of every six Scouts has a disability or special need. Some are physical, but most involve cognitive, behavioral or learning disabilities. Chances are there are several such Scouts in your pack, troop, ship, post or crew.

In many arenas in life, young people with special needs or disabilities are separated into their own classes at school or special sports teams. That’s not the way it works in most BSA packs, troops and crews.

In the BSA, most units place Scouts with special needs in dens and patrols with everyone else. It’s called “mainstreaming,” and it is important both for the Scout with special needs and for his or her unit.

This Class provides leaders and parents with understanding of different disabilities, as well as planning and program strategies needed to create a positive experience for all Scouts, including those with disabilities.

Who: Any Scout Leader or Parent

What: Disabilities Awareness – Serving Scouts with Disabilities

When: 1000-1300, February 29, 2020

Where: St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (in library during MB Pow Wow) 820 Creston Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

Cost: Free

POC: Sean Tashma 760.219.4277 or   cuestadistricttraining@gmail.com

Students Bring: Questions about Scouting with Disabilities

Instructors: Sandra Shove, Special Education Advocate, founding member of WOSEP and ACAO.  Dr. Ann Simun, Licensed Educational Psychologist, Core Faculty at Loyola Marymount University. Both Proud Mothers of Eagle Scouts