Important Information (please read):

Scouts are required to have access to a computer/laptop with video & microphone access and reliable internet. Once registered, Scouts will be emailed a Zoom invitation no less than 24 hours before their class.

This class will be capped at 12 Scouts.

Electronic blue cards will be emailed to Scouts upon completion of the badge.

About this course: 

Instructor Name - Jerold Ramos

Prerequisites:

For Requirement 2: Visit an agency that works with people with physical, mental, emotional, or educational disabilities. Collect and read information about the agency's activities. Learn about opportunities its members have for training, employment, and education. Be prepared to Share what you've learned with us on the call.

For Requirement 4: Do EITHER option A or option B:

A. Visit TWO of the following locations and take notes about the accessibility to people with disabilities. In your notes, give examples of five things that could be done to improve upon the site and five things about the site that make it friendly to people with disabilities. Be prepared to Share your notes with your us on the call

Your school
Your place of worship
A Scouting event or campsite
A public exhibit or attraction (such as a theater, museum, or park)

B. Visit TWO of the following locations and take notes while observing features and methods that are used to accommodate people with invisible disabilities. While there, ask staff members to explain any accommodation features that may not be obvious. Note anything you think could be done to better accommodate people who have invisible disabilities. Be prepared to Share your notes with your us on the call

Your school
Your place of worship
A Scouting event or campsite
A public exhibit or attraction (such as a theater, museum, or park)

For Requirement 5C: Using resources such as disability advocacy agencies, government agencies, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and news magazines, learn about myths and misconceptions that influence the general public's understanding of people with disabilities. List 10 myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities and learn the facts about each myth. be prepared to Share your list with your us on the call.

This course will be completed in one session, Thursday, August 12th from 5:30-8:30pm