5012 – SCOUTING FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES
Many youth are prevented from complete participation in regular activities as a result of mental, physical or emotional disabilities. However, to the extent that their disability will allow, youth should be encouraged to participate in the program and complete as many as possible of the requirements outlined in the appropriate handbooks.
Adaptation of the program to specifically allow such a youth fuller participation is encouraged and left up to the discretion of the Scouter, as long as such adaptations are in keeping with Scouts Canada’s Policies and Procedures.
It is preferable that youth with disabilities become members of regular groups/sections. If regular participation is not practical then these youth should have program and training taken to them, if resources allow.
Special Groups/Sections may be formed specifically for children and youth with mental, physical or emotional disabilities, with the intention to integrate youth into regular Groups/Sections as they become prepared to do so.
Special Groups/Sections may be formed in hospitals, training schools, treatment centers, etc.