4-H Program Staff Perceptions of Including Youth with Disabilities

Authors

• Brittney Muschetto, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow
• Amy Leman, University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignFollow

Abstract

This study’s focus is to examine 4-H youth development county program staff’s perceptions of the inclusion of youth with disabilities in the Illinois 4-H program. The majority of program staff identified positive perceptions about including youth with disabilities in 4-H. However, they also noted that there was a need for more staff training to adequately include youth with disabilities in 4-H programming. As more youth are being diagnosed with disabilities, 4-H must continue to improve its knowledge and skills to make 4-H inclusive to all youth.

Recommended Citation

Muschetto, Brittney and Leman, Amy (2026) "4-H Program Staff Perceptions of Including Youth with Disabilities," Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 21: Iss. 3, Article 20.
Available at: https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol21/iss3/20