RESOURCES

There are a huge number of resources out there to help scout leaders, families, and teachers work with boys with special needs, but they are not always easy to find. Here are a few recommendations:

#1 - The Scout himself – Do not forget the scout knows the most about himself.

#2 - The Scout’s Family – The family can give you a great amount of guidance into what works best with their boy.

SCOUTING RESOURCES

• Your Local Council’s Committee on Scouting with Disabilities (most councils have one)

• Pow-wow/University of Scouting – One of the easiest places to find specialized training

•  National Scouting Literature for Scouting with Disabilities (see my Links page)

• Scouting handbooks are available in Braille, Large Print, and Audio tape (contact council for assistance)

• www.wwswd.org – Working with Scouts with Disabilities website. One the first and best websites for helping scout leaders work with their scouts with disabilities.

OTHER RESOURCES

• Your Local School District’s Special Education Department

• Your Local Intermediate Units (IU) – Agencies who work with children with disabilities

• Organizations for People with disabilities (like the Variety Club, Special Olympics)

• Organizations for Specific Disabilities (like the Autism Society)

• Teacher Organizations

• Special Education Organizations

INTERNET

The Internet is by far has the most information, and the hardest to find. My Links page gives a number of worthy websites I have found for resources and by people like me.