Incorporating Special Needs Youth into 4-H

Authors

Connie L. Goble, The Ohio State UniversityFollow
Nicola S. Eyre, The Ohio State UniversityFollow

Volume

46

Issue

6

Abstract

The Winning 4-H Plan provides Extension professionals, volunteers, parents, and youth with hands-on activities to improve their understanding of special needs youth and to promote inclusion of these youth in traditional 4-H programs. The program emphasizes acceptance by peers through an educational 4-H plan. When using appropriate project materials that follow a step-by-step progression, the end result will be a positive judging experience. The Winning 4-H Plan creates a 4-H environment where youth with disabilities can reach their fullest potential as capable, competent, caring, and contributing citizens.

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Recommended Citation

Goble, C. L., & Eyre, N. S. (2008). Incorporating Special Needs Youth into 4-H. The Journal of Extension, 46(6), Article 19. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol46/iss6/19