E very child deserves the opportunity to go to camp. If you have a child who has special needs, it can be really hard to find a camp that provides the necessary accommodations. Here’s how to find camps that provide your kid with the extra support they need. 1 Identify Your Child’s Needs Before you begin your search, consider the physical, emotional, medical, and social support your child needs. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that all summer camps provide reasonable mod- ifications (like wheelchair-ac- cessible ramps and other basic accommodations) to enable campers with disabilities to participate fully in camp programs. However, some camps are designated for kids with specific needs. Ask your child their
FINDING CAMPS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS By Julianna Steen
preferences and what they want to get out of summer camp to determine what kind of camp might be most comfortable for them. 2 Search Online Resources Use the search tools and listings of camps serving special needs by the American Camp
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