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Use our tips for conversations to help you\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/making-reasonable-adjustments/#\u0022 title=\u0022Agreeing adjustments\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003Emake reasonable adjustments\u003C/a\u003E and create \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/including-disabled-and-neurodivergent-people/planning-individual-support/#\u0022 title=\u0022Planning individual support\u0022 data-anchor=\u0022#\u0022\u003EIndividual Support Plans\u003C/a\u003E for young people.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/yhpfh3fp/db-20240709-5658-193071min.jpg","width":6000,"height":4000,"altText":"Three people are sitting around an empty fire pit.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ETips for conversations\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EBefore the conversation\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAgree a time and quiet place to talk with the young person, if appropriate, and their parent or carer.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELearn about the young person\u2019s disability, but don\u2019t make assumptions. Let the young person, their parent or carer guide the language.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch4\u003EDuring the conversation\u003C/h4\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHelp everyone feel relaxed by explaining why you\u2019re having the conversation.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet them know Scouts is run by volunteers.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EExplain what Scouts is like and what to expect.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDescribe Section Nights, badges, activities like \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/planning-your-programme/nights-away-and-camping/\u0022 title=\u0022Nights Away and camping\u0022\u003ENights Away\u003C/a\u003E and events.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETell them Scouts can be flexible to meet young people\u2019s needs.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFind out what the young person finds difficult and how you can help.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk how the young person is supported at home or school.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBe honest about what volunteers can do.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELet the family lead on how best to support the young person.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESay how the information will be stored and shared. 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