Supporting Disabled Members in Girlguiding

Guiding is about actively involving everyone.

Our activities are flexible enough to allow every member to participate, and we make any adjustments needed to make that possible.

 

Support for disabled girls

• Our Accessible Guiding grant – ask your unit leader about our grants that help make guiding accessible for all.

• Guidance for leaders on including disabled members and making adjustments, including advice on adapting games and activities for all young members.

• A network of specialist advisers at the local level provides support and information for leaders in their area.

• Flexibility - We know that moving sections can be challenging for some young members, so we are flexible about the upper age range of each section, up to a member's 26th birthday, so that girls can access the areas of the programme most suitable for them. And move up when they feel ready.

 

Support for disabled adults

We are also committed to removing barriers to adult members volunteering with us.

For more information about the support offered to girls and volunteers in your local area, don't hesitate to contact your local commissioner.

 

What do we mean by disabilities and long-term conditions?

Disabilities and long-term conditions can include (but are not limited to) mental health problems, physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning disabilities or long-standing medical conditions.

Examples might include:

• Diabetes

• Autism and neurodiversity

• Anxiety

• Hearing impairment

• Chronic pain

• Asthma

• Cerebral Palsy

• Visual impairment