Tiger Cub with cerebral palsy

[cmarrero 10]

I am a new Den Leader, my Den has a boy with cerebral palsy. I am not sure on how to plan hiking trips. Most trails if any don't have a listing for handicapp accesibile. Plus I don't want to take away from the other boys.

Please share your thoughts.

 

[SemperParatus 1]

Please look for trails that are handicap accessible - you will find them. Talk with the boy's parents, they may already know of some or of other places that are cool destinations for all that are accessible. The hike does not have to necessarily be through the woods - it could be an historical trail on sidewalks and roads. It is important that the challenged scout feels a part of the group and for the other boys to recognize the limits that a disability can create.

[nldscout 18]

You should seek out handicapped trails for a part of your program, but everything doesnot have to be that way. You should make the effort to include him, but not every activity is handicapped friendly.

[NWScouter 9]

Most day hikes for Tigers should not any more challenging than handicap accessible. Remember these guys are only in first grade and if I know the Tiger program you should not repeating activities, as there are plenty of activities to fill the year they are in Tigers.