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Disability Awareness Merit Badge 2024


Disability Awareness Merit Badge 2024
Date/Time
Registration Begins
12/28/2023
Last Day To Register
2/16/2024 12:00 PM
Location
10455 W. 6th Avenue, Ste. 150
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Thank you for signing up for the Disabilities Awareness MB from CAP!

Please note the following:

  • Lunch is not included. Scout must bring a sack lunch and a beverage.
  • Please bring paper and pencil
  • Please bring a signed BSA Health Form at check in

This will be held at the Donald E. Scott Colorado Adventure Point. Colorado Adventure Point is located on the west side of Hamilton Scout Headquarters.

The following are out of class homework requirements. Homework can be turned into CAPHomework@gmail.com when completed.

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. Discuss what you have learned with your counselor.

 

Requirement 4

Do EITHER option A or option B:

  • Option 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. Discuss your observations with your counselor.
  • (a) Your school
  • (b) Your place of worship
  • (c) A Scouting event or campsite
  • (d) A public exhibit or attraction (such as a theater, museum, or park)
  • Option 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. Discuss your observations with your counselor.
  • (a) Your school
  • (b) Your place of worship
  • (c) A Scouting event or campsite
  • (d) A public exhibit or attraction (such as a theater, museum, or park)

 

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Cost
$38.00 per Participant
Cancellation Policy
Please check your calendars and plan ahead accordingly. Colorado Adventure Point has a firm no refund policy.