4-H can play an empowering role in the lives of youth with disabilities and their families.

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4-H: An Exclusively Inclusive Program

An overview of the benefits of including young people with disabilities in 4-H programs and activities; and suggestions for educators and leaders on appropriate ways to be inclusive.

Youth with Disabilities Fact Sheets

Sixteen fact sheets—each explaining a particular disability; how the person copes with the disability; and how educators and leaders can best work with the young person experiencing the disability.

Inclusive 4-H: Volunteer Training on 4-H Involvement for Youth with Disabilities

A PowerPoint presentation with activities and notes that educators can use to train leaders and volunteers on including youth with disabilities in 4-H clubs, events, and activities.

Inclusive 4-H and the Americans with Disabilities Act

This article provides suggestions on how to make 4-H programs, events, and activities accessible to young people with disabilities; including the physical environment.

Program Accessibility Guidelines for Persons with Disabilities in 4-H Events

Guides the educator and leader on a process to determine if reasonable accommodation is warranted at 4-H events. A program accessibility checklist is included.

Inclusion Web Sites

Links to online resources including Wyoming disability resource sites; national organizations supporting persons with disabilities; 4-H and Youth Development resource sites; and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) home page.

Learning Materials

Links to articles that provide further information on working with children and youth with disabilities.


For questions and suggestions on subject matter content, contact:
Randolph R. Weigel
, professor and human development specialist.

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This page was last updated on February 26, 2010

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