The basic premise of Scouting for youth with disabilities is that all youth want to participate fully and be respected like every other member of the unit. While there are, by necessity, units exclusively composed of Scouts with disabilities, experience has shown that Scouting usually succeeds best when every Scout is part of a regular unit.
The following resources provide additional information about Scouts with disabilities.
General Resources
- Abilities Digest Newsletter Archive
- Torch of Gold Award, No. 512-945
- Woods Services Award, No. 512-258
- Special Needs Scouting Service Award
- Introduction to Working with Scouts with Special Needs and Disabilities, No. 510-071
Advancement
- Guide to Advancement, No. 33088, Section 10.0.0.0, “Advancement for Members With Special Needs”
- Individual Scout Advancement Plan, No. 512-936
- Request for Registration Beyond the Age of Eligibility, No. 512-935
- Eagle Rank Requirements
- Application for Alternative Eagle Scout Rank Merit Badges, No. 512-730
- Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class Ranks Alternative Requirements
Webinars
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Special Needs and Disabilities Roundtable: Advancement for Scouts with Special Needs: Advancement is a key method in delivering Scouting’s aims and mission. Join us for a deep dive discussion in supporting Scouts with special needs and disabilities on their advancement trail. Experts from around the BSA will facilitate the discussion, answering common and complex questions. They will also highlight resources and support available.
When: Tuesday December 14, 2021 at 6:30 PM CENTRAL TIME Register Here
Training Modules
- SND 100 (BCS 113) – Essentials in Serving Scouts with Disabilities
- SND 101 (BCS 118) – Serving Scouts with Special Needs
- SND 110 – Inclusion, The Key to Disabilities Awareness
- SND 120 (CED 714) – Special Needs Scouting, ADHD
- SND 130 (CED 715)– Special Needs Scouting, Autism
- SND 140 Allergies
- SND 200 (CED 713) – Advancement for Scouts with Disabilities
- SND 210 – Program & Planning Strategies for Working with Scouts with Disabilities
- SND 220 – Camping Considerations for Scouts with Disabilities
- SND 230 (MCS 322) – Advanced Special Needs Scouting
- SND 300 – Council Special Needs & Disabilities Committee
Safety Highlight
- Safety Moment – Special Needs and Transportation Safety Article
