Girl Scout Council of Greater St. Louis

Girl Scouts & Girls with Disabilities

Inclusion Statement
The Girl Scout council of Greater St. Louis is committed to helping all girls from every background develop the configence, detemrination and skills needed to thrive in today's world. al girls, including girls with disabilities, are invited and encouraged to participate in ScoutTroops, programs and events.

Adapting the Girl Scout Program
The flexible Girl Scout program allows for easy adaptations for Try-It, Badge or Interest Project patch activites. Practical advice on providing activities and experiences to meet the needs of girls with disbilities while maintaining a challenging Girl Scout plan for every girl in the troop is available. Information about Girl Scout publications in large print or on tape can also be provided.

Focus on Ability
This Girl Scouts of the USA resource give volunteers information on presenting the Girl Scout program to girls with disabilities. Activity and educaitonal books on specific disabilities and awareness are available in the program Resource Center.

Lantz Fund
A scholarship fund for girls with disabilities to aid their participation in Girl Scouting.

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