-When I was in rangers as a boy, I remember that we had two boys in our group who had
Down syndrome. One was with us for only a short time the other(Joel) for a few years.
We all worked hard with Joel and he was able to earn a few awards, but because of his
condition the GMA was to difficult to get to. I don't think that we should lowere the
standards, but maybe some alnternatives can be looked at especially for physically
challenged boys. Again, I also look at the main purposes of Rangers. Joel no longer
goes to our church. I see him sometimes at the Carl Jr's he works at and invite him to
come. Recently his mother got real sick and the first thing Joel did was go to one of
our Commander's house down the street from him to ask for prayer. To me, the fact that
he remembered who he could turn to in his time of need is greater than any award he
could have earned in Rangers.
Geno Plares
O.P.#178 NCal/Nev.
San Jose, CA.
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Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 07:36:21 EST
>Several days ago I asked the question below: There was one response. Does
>anyone out there focus on boys who are not part of the main stream?
>
>Commanders, could I get some comments on your philosophy and how you work with
>boys who have learning disabilities and wants to earn the GMA. Comments may
>also be on a physically handicapped boy.
>
>Stan Shewlakow
>NJ District Royal Rangers
>Southern Sectional Commander
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