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WE ARE THE UNIFIED GENERATION

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) programming promotes social inclusion through the power of sports. From pre-k to university, young people with and without intellectual disabilities make meaningful and lasting connections.

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10,842

Schools

3,587

Districts

50

States, DC + PR

21,334,386

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FOR EDUCATORS

From lessons to videos, UCS makes it easy for educators to prioritize all students in and out of the classroom. Let UCS help you combat bullying and build genuine friendships!

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FOR students

The Unified Generation is made up of students with and without intellectual disabilities who are striving for a more inclusive world. Does that sound like you? Join us!

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Growing inclusive programs like Unified Champion Schools takes support from EVERYONE!

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A Milestone in Inclusion

10,000 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools and counting

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  • “[UCS] It’s been basically the best thing that’s happened to me in 32 years in this school district. It’s just watching students with and without disabilities building authentic relationships with each other.”

    -Colin Bender, Teacher, South View Middle School, Minnesota

  • “Special Olympics is a type of community where you can meet new people that you have never met before, and you can do things that you’ve never done before.”

    –Krishtan, Student, Michigan

  • “[UCS], it’s opened doors that we didn’t even know were closed for inclusion. And every single day, every single year, a new door opens and a new opportunity arises.”

    -Jennifer Paolantonio, Teacher, Ponaganset High School, Rhode Island

  • “We are developing our leaders of tomorrow”

    -Ashley Fox, Principal, Mary A. Otondo Elementary School, Arizona
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