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NEW EVENT: Join the Family Adventure Camp at Camp Jackson Sawyer in the Florida Keys, specifically for Scouts with special needs or disabilities to be able to experience BSA Family Adventure Camp! Learn more here.

Disabilities Awareness – Serving Scouts With Disabilities – The basic premise of Scouting for youth with disabilities is that every youth wants to participate fully and be respected like every other member of the troop. While there are, by necessity, troops exclusively composed of Scouts with disabilities, experience has shown that Scouting usually succeeds best when every boy is part of a patrol in a regular troop.
Autism “Awareness” — 10 Things You Should Know
A young man briefly explains what it’s like to be autistic.
Customized Employment — Michael Calahan
This video describes and exploration process whereby youth with disabilities can parley things they are good at and like to do into jobs.
Resources for the College Bound
Here’s help for those with special needs who are looking for colleges or seeking scholarships.
Thrive
THRIVE is a Community Parent Resource Center that serves all families in the Denver Metro area that have children with disabilities.
Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge
Teaching the Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge during troop meetings is a great way to increase awareness while getting the youths involved.
Meet the Buddy Troop
Learn how conventional units can buddy up with special needs units.
Special Needs Scouting Service Award Knot Now Available
This award was established to provide clear and visible recognition to adults, volunteer and professional, who serve the community of members with disabilities/special needs of the Scouting movement.
Denver Area Community Resources for Youth with Disabilities
This guide contains much useful information.