Learning Journey: Courageous Action

Courage starts with action. Whether you’re standing up for someone, speaking out, or reaching out to a friend, every ...

Special Olympics Young Athletes: Uplifting American Indian and Alaska Native Voices

“Special Olympics Young Athletes: Uplifting American Indian and Alaska Native Voices,” we highlight the unique collaboration that integrates traditional games, ...

Be an Inclusive Leader: Make Your School Unified

Follow these steps to make your school more Unified!

Be an Inclusive Leader: Get Involved with Special Olympics

Use your strengths and get involved with Special Olympics.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Spread the Word

Spread the word in your school and community.

Be an Inclusive Leader: The History of Inclusion

Learn the history and future of inclusion.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Define Inclusion

Create a strong definition of inclusion.

Be an Inclusive Leader: How to Collaborate

Work together to reach team goals.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Build a Strong Inclusive Team

Create a diverse team.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Empower Others

Help others feel confident and proud.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Advocate for Others

Speak up for others to make change.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Connect with Others

Get to know people who are different from you.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Learn to Lead

Learn to lead like an inclusive leader.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Core Values

Learn the values of an inclusive youth leader.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Courageous Action

Develop the courage to take inclusive action.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Empathy

Understand the importance of caring for others.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Perspective-Taking

Learn from others’ points of view and experiences.

Be an Inclusive Leader: Universal Dignity

Recognize that every person matters.

Young Athletes: Where Play Meets Growth

Watch how Young Athletes, a sports play program for kids aged 2-7, transforms classrooms and communities worldwide. Our year-long lesson ...

Your Moment. Our Movement.

Our anthem celebrates every student's unique voice.

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

National Girls & Women in Sports Day celebrates the accomplishments of female athletes. It recognizes the influence of sports participation ...

Case Study: Service High School (AK)

“Something is different here.” There’s a strong feeling of community when you walk the halls of Service High School ...

Standing Up for Inclusion: Part 2

For Bullying Prevention Month, we asked our Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors how they stand up for the people ...

Standing Up for Inclusion: Part 1

For Bullying Prevention Month, we asked our Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors how they stand up for the people ...

People of UCCS: Matthew Williams

“We took every opportunity to stop and talk about the importance of being together, learning how to cope with day-to-day ...

Teacher Burnout

As educators, being encouraged to take care of your mental health by practicing self-care routines is not enough to combat ...

Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023

Did you know? The National American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Collaboration Office and Special Olympics are working with ...

World Teacher Day 2023

Teachers do more than teach. They coach, they mentor, and they inspire. In celebration of World Teacher Day 2023, watch a ...

Bullying Prevention with Service High School

“This makes our school community and climate just accepting, welcoming, and tolerant of everybody, and meeting everybody’s needs.” Did ...

Healthy Lifestyles with Special Olympics New Mexico

Special Olympics New Mexico brings together students of all abilities and supports student health with Special Olympics Unified Sports® and ...

UCCS Spotlight: Fisher Magnet Upper Academy

“To limit expectations is to limit the results.” The Unified Champion City Schools initiative is improving school climates and strengthening ...

Case Study: Developmental Sports in Upper Elementary

“I see Jayden being very successful in the future because of his time spent in PE, in Special Olympics, and ...

UCCS Spotlight: Hazel Grove Elementary

The Unified Champion City Schools initiative is improving school climates and strengthening community in schools nationwide. Join us at Hazel ...

City Spotlight: Detroit, MI

Did you know that Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools© see increased respect for diversity? These programs also improve social and ...

People of UCCS: Talisha, Sarah, and LaRhonda

“To highlight inclusion via Special Olympics is simply an opportunity to tell the world that we all matter.” —LaRhonda McCann, ...

UCCS Spotlight: Taylor Allderdice High School

The Unified Champion City Schools initiative is improving school climates and strengthening community in schools nationwide. Journey to Taylor Allderdice ...

Meet Niobe

Niobe is a remarkable artist form Anchorage, Alaska. When Niobe was 4, she almost lost her speech. Her parents didn’t ...

Meet Krishtan

“If people don’t want you to follow your dreams, don’t listen to them.” We love this advice from ...

Rolling Rally with Special Olympics Kansas

How do you bring the best elements of a pep rally to multiple schools? Introducing The Rolling Rally! Discover how ...

People of UCCS: Rudy Nesbitt

The Unified Champion City Schools (UCCS) initiative is a targeted program bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities in ...

34 Years of the ADA

The Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in 1990. As a result, progress was made for the rights of ...

Global Day of Inclusion

Today we’re celebrating the founding of Special Olympics with the Global Day of Inclusion! Over the past 56 years, Special ...

By the Numbers: U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Youth Ambassadors are changing the world. From storytelling to advocacy, these change-makers lead by example and bring inclusion to communities ...

National Best Friends Day 2023

Friends make your life better. They cheer for you. They lift you up. They help you grow. National Best Friends ...

How to Stay Involved with Special Olympics

From the earliest days of elementary school to joining a Unified Sports team in high school, there are many ways ...

By the Numbers: Special Olympics Young Athletes

Through Special Olympics Young Athletes, even the youngest students can build inclusive mindsets. Find out what happens when children participate ...

Inside Inclusion: Transitions

In an episode of Inside Inclusion led by Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, we asked students about their experiences with transitions. ...

Teacher Appreciation Week 2023

Teachers are the foundation of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. They ensure that students of all abilities have a place ...

My Favorite Pet with the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

The U.S. Youth Ambassadors LOVE their pets. They see them not just as cute companions but as family. Meet ...

Inside Inclusion: Reflecting on Teamwork

For this episode of Inside Inclusion, we asked students in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to work together as a team. They ...

By the Numbers: College Programming

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® doesn’t end at high school graduation. From Unified Sports to Special Olympics College Clubs, ...

Our Highest Honor: National Banner Recognition

National banner recognition tells the world that your high school, middle school, or elementary school is inclusive. Find out what ...

Inside Inclusion: A Community of Inclusion

During Spread the Word month, we strive to make strong communities of inclusion. What does a community of inclusion look ...

Unified Talks: Inclusion

What actions can you take to make sure everyone feels included? Unified partners Treven and Jack from Lawrence High School ...

Take Action for Inclusion with Spread the Word

Spread the Word >> Inclusion day is almost here! Don’t underestimate your value as a leader. In our ...

By the Numbers: Spread the Word >> Inclusion

Every March, we celebrate Spread the Word >> Inclusion, a campaign that shows how our language and actions can ...

Unified Talks: Teammates

What’s up Unified Generation? La Cueva High School (New Mexico) students Eva and Isaac have teamed up for a ...

By the Numbers: Unified Champion City Schools

Currently, 31% of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® are in urban school districts, but only 8% are in urban school districts of ...

Healthy Habits with the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

From staying active to keeping organized, healthy habits will make you feel your best. Find out what habits the U....

International Day of Education 2023

International Day of Education is a day created by the United Nations General Assembly to celebrate inclusive and equitable education. ...

Unified Talks: Diverse Representation

U.S. Youth Ambassador Natalie Green and actress/comedian Cristela Alonzo are back with another important conversation about representation. This ...

By the Numbers: Unified Sports

Special Olympics Unified Sports® is a powerful force for inclusion, from grade school, to college, and beyond. Learn more about ...

Unified Talks: Representation

Today we’re celebrating Cristela Alonzo’s birthday! The actor/comedian extraordinaire also happens to be a good friend of ...

Looking Back on 2022

As 2022 comes to a close, let’s look back on all the Unified Generation has accomplished. From banner celebrations and ...

The UCS Impact on Students with IDD

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® supports all students and can be especially beneficial for young people with IDD in developing ...

Emma Broyles on Her Family’s Special Olympics Legacy

For Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles, Special Olympics is part of an important family legacy. Emma’s mother is a special ...

What is Your After School Routine?

Like so many high schoolers across the country, the U.S. Youth Ambassadors have packed schedules. Their days can be ...

Finding Friendship through Unified Champion Schools

Over the years, we’ve seen the power of Unified programming and its ability to connect people. Students with and ...

UCS and Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) programs support Social Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL helps students develop healthy identities, manage emotions, ...

Unified Talks: Perspective

We flew all the way to Anchorage, Alaska for this episode of Unified Talks! Service High School students Niobe and ...

Bullying Prevention By the Numbers

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Did you know that children with disabilities are 2-3 times more likely to be bullied ...

This is Mary A. Otondo Elementary

Welcome to Mary A. Otondo Elementary in Yuma, Arizona. When educator Amanda Evans saw Unified in action for the first ...

Congrats to the 2022 ESPN Top 5

We are proud to announce the ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools for 2022! 1️⃣ Annapolis High School – Special Olympics Maryland 2️⃣ ...

Inside Inclusion: Exclusion and Inclusion

Earlier this year, Youth Leaders at the Unified Champion City Schools Summit in Detroit sat down to talk about leadership. ...

This is East Garner Magnet Middle School

East Garner Magnet Middle School is a Title 1 school in Garner, North Carolina. They first introduced Unified PE to their ...

Boys & Girls Clubs of America x Special Olympics

Announcing our new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

The Delta Goes for Gold

Featuring the Unified basketball team from the Boys & Girls Club Mississippi Delta.

Zoie’s Guide to Becoming Unified

Zoie is an exceptional youth leader from Fife High School in Washington. Students like her are stepping up across the ...

Unified Talks: Building a Strong and Inclusive Team

For this edition of Unified Talks, we’re taking you to Detroit, Michigan! U.S. Youth Ambassadors Darius and Isaiah ...

This is Bunker Hill Elementary School

When Special Olympics DC suggested that Bunker Hill Elementary start a Unified Champion Schools®  program, teacher Lisa Haynes responded immediately: “...

This is South View Middle School

South View Middle School is a Special Olympics Unified Champion School® in Edina, Minnesota. When Unified programs first arrived at ...

Back to School

Are you ready to get back to it? This year “back to school” means so many things. Back to friends, ...

Unified Talks: Making Connections with Cristela Alonzo

Unified Talks is back! We’re starting the new school year in style. In our latest episode, U.S. Youth ...

Say Hello to the Class of 2022 U.S. Youth Ambssadors

North, south, east, and west…our 2022-24 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors are spreading inclusion all across ...

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®

Are you a teacher? School administrator? Coach? No matter your role in a school community, we know that meeting all ...

Unified Classroom By the Numbers

Do we have any teachers in the house?! The Special Olympics Unified Classroom is a FREE online resource full of ...

Celebrating Eunice Kennedy Shriver

In July 2022, we celebrated what would have been the 101st birthday of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Mrs. Shriver’s ...

Reflections on the Past School Year

Let’s celebrate how far we’ve come this school year! Our U.S. Youth Ambassadors share what skills they’...

A Graduation Message from Comedian Cristela Alonzo

YOU DID IT! Congratulations to the Class of 2022 for all of your success and achievements. Here’s a message from ...

Unified Talks: The Power of Group Reflection

Welcome to the final episode of Unified Talks of the school year! As we look back, Cary High School students ...

Inside Inclusion: Reflect On Your School Year

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. With the school year coming to ...

Unified Talks: Reflecting on Leadership

This episode of Unified Talks combines two of our favorite Unified Classroom themes: reflections and leadership. We’re joined by ...

2021 SONA UCS Outstanding Coach: Allison Wonch

Special Olympics is made up of fantastic coaches, but today we’re celebrating the one-and-only Coach Allison Wonch from Special ...

We Appreciate Our Mentors

We’re not crying, you’re crying. In their latest vlog, Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors share how much ...

Unified Talks: 4 Tips for Living in the Moment

With the school year coming to an end, it’s easy to feel nervous about what’s to come. In ...

Inside Inclusion: Appreciation for Friendships, Teams, and School

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Inside Inclusion is back with an ...

We Appreciate Our Unified Partners!

2-4-6-8! Who do we appreciate? Our Unified partners! Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors teach, support and learn ...

Unified Talks: Appreciation with Charlie and Evan

We appreciate you for opening this email and checking in about our latest episode of Unified Talks! Showing appreciation is ...

Unified Talks: Leadership Has 4 Core Values

In this episode of Unified Talks, we continue the conversation about leadership. U.S. Youth Ambassadors Isaiah and Darius are ...

Inside Inclusion: Importance of Diverse Leaders

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Inside Inclusion has arrived at David ...

Unified Talks: Learning to Lead with Isaiah and Darius

Unified Talks is back for the month of April! This month’s theme is Leadership. In this episode, we’re ...

Champions of Change

In honor of this year’s Spread the Word: Inclusion theme, our U.S. Youth Ambassadors are letting us know ...

Show Your Power! Part 3

In this series of vlogs, our U.S. Youth Ambassadors are discussing all things empowerment. How do they help others ...

Show Your Power! Part 2

In this series of vlogs, our U.S. Youth Ambassadors are discussing all things empowerment. Who makes them feel empowered? ...

Show Your Power! Part 1

In this series of vlogs, our U.S. Youth Ambassadors are discussing all things empowerment. What does empowerment mean to ...

Unified Talks: History of Spread the Word

Spread the Word month continues! U.S. Youth Ambassadors Addison and Daniel are back for another episode of Unified Talks. ...

Inside Inclusion: How Can We Be Changemakers?

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Spread the Word month continues with ...

Unified Talks: Spread the Word

Are you ready to spread the message of inclusion? March is Spread the Word month! To kick things off, we’...

Unified Talks: Advocating for Others

Let’s expand our understanding of advocating with a new episode of Unified Talks! Myron and Chloe, U.S. Youth ...

Inside Inclusion: Empower and Advocate for Others

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Do you feel empowered to speak ...

Unified Talks: Self-Advocating

In our latest episode of Unified Talks, Fife High School (WA) students Kiara and Kaleb want to empower you to ...

Welcoming Wellness

For this month’s vlog, we asked the Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors about the healthy habits they’re ...

Unified Talks: Creating Healthy Attitudes

This episode of Unified Talks is all about healthy and unhealthy attitudes. Zach and Logan from Kentridge High School in ...

Inside Inclusion: The Importance of PE with SHAPE America

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. This month’s episode is all ...

Unified Talks: Regulating our Emotions

Unified Talks is back for 2022! This month, we’re exploring the theme of Wellness. Minh and Olivia from Kentridge High ...

Looking Back on 2021

Whether it’s in the classroom or on the field, we know the Unified Generation is going places. As the ...

We Are Family

This holiday season, join us in reflecting on the importance of family in all of its forms. In this month’...

Unforgettable Moments in Unified Sports

There’s nothing like an unforgettable moment in sports. In their latest vlog, hear the U.S. Youth Ambassadors talk ...

Unified Talks: Connections in a Virtual World

Unified Talks is back and so are Katrina and Aidan, connecting with you from Minnetonka High School! This episode is ...

Inside Inclusion: Connecting to a Cause

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Inside Inclusion is back in Minnesota! ...

Unified Talks: Connections with Katrina and Aidan

We’re back in Minnesota for this episode of Unified Talks! Minnetonka High School seniors Katrina and Aidan are here ...

Unified Talks: Working Together

Unified Talks is back at Buffalo High School! In this episode, youth leaders Lisa and Olivia continue our conversation about ...

Inside Inclusion: Collaborating on Different Teams

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. Inside Inclusion has arrived in Minnesota! ...

Unified Talks: Teamwork

Unified Talks has arrived in Minnesota! Buffalo High School students Aubrey and Elise have teamed up to talk about teamwork. ...

Congrats to the 2021 ESPN Top 5

See who received this great honor!

What It Means to Belong

U.S. Youth Ambassadors talk about Belonging!

Unified Talks: Helping Others Belong

We’re back at Warren High School with another episode of Unified Talks! Seniors Victoria and Daniel talk about helping ...

Inside Inclusion: Helping All Students Belong

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. We’re back at Warren High ...

Unified Talks: Belonging at Warren High School

Unified Talks is back at Warren High School! Sammy and Kate, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Special Olympics Southern California, ...

All About Me

Learn about the U.S. Youth Ambassadors.

Bullying Prevention Month 2021

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Every day, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® works to end bullying and discrimination against people ...

Unified Talks: Identity at Warren High School

In this episode of Unified Talks, we’ve journeyed to Warren High School in Southern California! Warren is a Special ...

Inside Inclusion: What Makes Up Our Identity?

Students from Southern California talk about Identity!

Unified Talks: Identity with Nickelodeon

Our friends at Nickelodeon team up with U.S. Youth Ambassadors Citlali and Troy in this episode of Unified Talks! ...

Want to Become a National Banner Unified Champion School?

We’re so excited to announce the Class of 2021 National Banner Unified Champion Schools. These schools have demonstrated a commitment ...

By the Numbers: Unified Champion Schools®

This back-to-school season, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is ready to embark on another year of creating inclusion in schools ...

Celebrate International Day of Friendship

What does it mean to be a friend? On Friday, July 30, we celebrated International Friendship Day. Celebrate your friends every ...

Special Olympics Kansas is Excited for Unified Bowling

Learn about the importance of Unified Sports in schools.

Drawing with Nickelodeon!

“This is the best day of my life – I’ll never forget it.“ Recently, Nickelodeon Storyboard Artist, Andy, and Special ...

What does IDD mean?

What does IDD mean? Jordan and Steven, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Special Olympics Georgia, break down the facts! ⠀

Happy Birthday, Eunice Kennedy Shriver!

Today we celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Mrs. Shriver’s vision ...

Summer Fun with the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Through sport and other fun ways, Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors are staying connected this summer. Hear how!

All About Families with the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Family > Everything The #UnifiedGeneration is all about the importance of family. Not just the family you’re born into ...

Unified Talks: Reflections with Evie and Joy

U.S. Youth Ambassadors Evie and Joy have been spreading inclusion since elementary school. In this episode of Unified Talks, ...

Inside Inclusion: Reflect with Dr. Tim Shriver

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. This month on Inside Inclusion, we ...

National Best Friend Day

Friendships are important to the Unified Generation. National Best Friends Day is the perfect time to tell your best friend ...

Unified Talks: Reflections with Will

Will is a former U.S. Youth Ambassador from Virginia. Over the years, he has had time to look back ...

Favorite Fitness Activities with the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Check out some of the favorite ways our Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors stay fit! Whether it is running ...

Unified Talks: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude with Steven and Jordan

In this episode of Unified Talks, Steven and Jordan, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Georgia, show you different ways you ...

Inside Inclusion: Appreciation for Special Olympics and OSEP

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. In this month’s edition, U....

Unified Talks: Appreciation with Elyssa and Amanda

Elyssa and Amanda, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Southern California host this Unified Talks. The theme of this episode is ...

Teacher Appreciation Day

Every first Tuesday of May, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day. To educators everywhere: It’s been a tough year, but ...

Mini-Unified Talk: Unified Leadership

Meet Mackenzie and John from Special Olympics Colorado! They are the first Unified Co-Chairs of any Special Olympics Program Board ...

Jennifer LaCapra: 2020 SONA Outstanding Coach

There are over 147,000 volunteer coaches across the SONA Region. One of these coaches is Jennifer LaCapra from Special Olympics Connecticut. ...

Unified Talks: Leadership with Courtney and Ella

L.E.A.D. with Courtney and Ella from Special Olympics New York!

Jack Nagle: 2020 SONA Outstanding Coach

There are over 147,000 volunteer coaches across the SONA Region. One of these coaches is Jack Nagle from Special Olympics North ...

Inside Inclusion: Leadership Roles and Qualities

Troy and Citlali chat with student-athletes from across the country about leadership!

Unified Talks: Learn to Lead with Nickelodeon!

Nickelodeon joins us for a special episode!

Favorite Special Olympics Unified Sports® Memories

What's your favorite Unified Sports memory?

Unified Talks: Kyle and Jazlyn Stay Connected

The theme of this year’s Spread the Word campaign: CONNECTIONS. The last year has been a powerful reminder of ...

Inside Inclusion: Spread the Word with Soeren Palumbo

  Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. This month is the Spread ...

International Women’s Day 2021

This International Women’s Day, we celebrate women in the inclusion movement. These strong women lead, inspire, and dream. Watch ...

Unified Talks: Spread the Word with Natalie and Jordan

In this week’s episode of Unified Talks, Natalie and Jordan, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Utah, talk about how ...

Healthy Snack Ideas from the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

Looking for a fun and healthy snack to make this weekend? The Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors have you ...

Unified Talks: Empowering Others

What do Loretta Claiborne, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Eddie Yarbrough, and Britney Bautista have in common? They empower others! In this episode ...

Inside Inclusion: How Can We Become Empowered?

Inside Inclusion is a monthly series where members of #UnifiedGeneration explore an important topic. This month is the empowerment edition ...

Unified Talks: Empowerment with Katherine

In the latest episode of Unified Talks, Katherine, a U.S. Youth Ambassador from Kansas, talks about the power behind ...

How Unified Track Brought Sam and Parker Together

Meet Sam and Parker from Special Olympics Kentucky. Together, the pair have competed over the last 6 years. As a result, ...

Our U.S. Youth Ambassadors Are Ready For 2021!

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2021! Let’s hear from our U.S. Youth Ambassadors about what ...

Unified Talks: Self-Care Strategies with Jackson

The latest episode of Unified Talks features Jackson, a U.S. Youth Ambassador from Texas. Jackson explores different strategies for ...

Inside Inclusion: Healthy Habits featuring Hip Hop Public Health

Inside Inclusion is a monthly roundtable series that features members of the #UnifiedGeneration coming together to explore an important topic. ...

Unified Talk: Wellness with Sam and Max

Our latest episode of Unified Talks features Sam and Max, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Michigan. During this episode, the ...

Looking Forward to 2021!

This year, we’ve been apart. But we’ve adapted and we’re still Unified. Together, let’s make 2021 the ...

What Does Justice Mean To You?

Justice is a core value of the Unified Generation.

Unified Talk: Lexi and Rachelle on the Importance of Connections

In this episode of Unified Talks, Lexi and Rachelle, U.S. Youth Ambassadors (AZ). Watch as the two explore different ...

Jamaal Charles on Inclusion and Diversity

Jamaal Charles was in the third grade when he discovered that he had a learning disability. When he was in ...

Inside Inclusion: Creating Different Types of Connections

Inside Inclusion is a monthly roundtable series. The series features members of the #UnifiedGeneration who come together to explore an ...

Unified Talk: Connections with Citlali and Troy

This episode of Unified Talks features Citlali and Troy, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Northern California. The pair talks about ...

Learn the Story of 321 Coffee

It all began at a Unified flag football game at NC State University. The 321 Coffee team shared a dream of ...

Unified Talks: The Anton Team On Being A Good Teammate

Sisters Elise and Sophia Anton, both Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Colorado, talk about what means to be a good teammate.

Inside Inclusion: Supporting Diverse Teammates

Sophie and Joey from Nebraska talk to members of the NCAA DIII SAAC about teamwork!

Who Is Your Inclusion Hero?

Is there someone in your life who motivates you to be more inclusive? This month, we asked our U.S. ...

Unified Talk: Tajha Talks Teamwork

Tajha shares with us why being a part of a team is important & the skills it gives us.

Unified Talk: Britney Explains What It Means To Be An Upstander

In this episode, Britney talks about belonging but in a different way.

Generation Unified 2020: Meaningful Inclusion in a Virtual Classroom

Generation Unified 2020 is a live virtual kick-off event. This event provides tutorials and activities. Plus, a look at the special ...

Unified Talk: Tajha Talks Belonging

Learn what it means to feel a sense of belonging with Tajha!

Find Your Sense of Belonging with Unified Champion Schools

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Growing up, Daina Shilts did not have a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools experience. ...

Say Hello to the U.S. Youth Ambassadors

30 young leaders make up the Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors. These are leaders with and without intellectual disabilities. Their ...

World Teachers’ Day

We celebrate teachers for many reasons. A teacher can inspire, support, and make a difference. Because of this teachers impact ...

Unified Beginning: Hendrickson High School

Hendrickson High School in Texas is a 2019 ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion School. There is a lot to achieve ...

Unified Beginnings: Copper King Elementary School

A lot went in to bringing Unified Champion Schools programming to Copper King Elementary School. It is because of a ...

Unified Beginnings: Sayreville School District

See how Sayreville became a Unified Champion School district.

Unified Beginnings: Zoie

Learn how Zoie started the #InclusionRevolution at her school.

Discover Your Moment

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is supported by the U.S. Department of Education. Because of this program, students with ...

Happy Birthday, Loretta Claiborne!

Every year on August 14, we celebrate Loretta Claiborne’s birthday. Loretta is the Chief Inspiration Officer of Special Olympics. She ...

#WorldPhotographyDay

Kate’s photography has taken her on unforgettable journeys. For World Photography Day on August 19, 2020, Kate gave us some of ...

#InternationalFriendshipDay

Lasting friendships are at the core of the Unified Generation. That is why on July 30, 2020, we celebrate International Friendship Day. ...

Eddie Yarbrough is a Champion Ambassador

Eddie Yarbrough is a Defensive End for the Minnesota Vikings. He is also a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador. Eddie was ...

Making the Case for Inclusion: CDC Report

There are different ways to bring inclusive sports into schools. One of these ways is using resources from Unified Physical ...

Special Olympics Celebrates 52 Years

The first Special Olympics was in 1968, it was the start of a movement. Special Olympics grew to a global organization ...

Celebrating Mrs. Shriver

On July 10, we celebrated Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s birthday. Mrs. Shriver is the founder of the Special Olympics movement. Her ...

Happy Graduation from the #UnifiedGeneration

As the school year comes to an end, hear from our seniors.

#Graduation2020

The Unified Generation got to celebrate #Graduation2020 with Facebook and Instagram!

Teacher Appreciation Day 2020

On May 5, 2020, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day. There are thousands of teachers at the forefront of the Special Olympics movement. ...

ESPN Top 5 Class of 2019

Take a look back at the ESPN Top 5 Unified Champion Schools from 2019-2020.

#UnifiedGeneration

Meet our incredible youth leaders. These young leaders with and without intellectual disabilities come together to spread inclusion! They are ...

National Siblings Day

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® celebrates siblings. We celebrate these siblings because they continue to power our movement. They do ...

International Women’s Day 2020

Celebrate International Women's Day with the Unified Generation!

Megan and Patrick’s Moment

Watch Patrick and Megan’s Moment and learn about their shared inspiration: their sister Jenni.

Inclusion Weekly: National Banner Presentation

Welcome to the final episode of “Inclusion Weekly”. In this episode, we rejoin the members of the Colorado State University ...

Tanner’s Moment

Tanner gained a positive outlook on school and life after joining Unified Sports.

Inclusion Weekly: College Clubs

Special Olympics College Clubs are a great way to make college more inclusive.

Rashaan’s Moment

After moving around during childhood, Rashaan found his passion for basketball. But it wasn’t until college where he found ...

Inclusion Weekly: Inclusive Workplace

Sydney hosts this week’s “Inclusion Weekly” episode. Watch as she explains her transition from high school to getting a ...

Inclusion Weekly: Unified Physical Education

Meet Donzel, U.S. Youth Ambassador from Illinois. Donzel shares the benefits of Unified Physical Education. Unified Physical Education is ...

Inclusion Weekly: Unified Sports

Meet Sydney, U.S. Youth Ambassador (MA). In this week’s episode, Sydney interviews students at her former high school. ...

Jenni’s Moment

Jenni’s younger brother Jason has Down syndrome. Growing up, Jason was one of the first students with Down syndrome ...

Inclusion Weekly: Inclusive Youth Leadership

In this episode, we check back in with Tajha. She explains what Inclusive Youth Leadership means. This is when students ...

Inclusion Weekly: Whole School Engagement

Students from Pontiac High School, Illinois, host this week’s “Inclusion Weekly”. During this video we learn about Whole School ...

Inclusion Weekly: What is UCS?

Tajha, U.S. Youth Ambassador from Florida, hosts this week’s “Inclusion Weekly”. The purpose of this video is to ...

Catherine and Claude’s Moment

Catherine and Claude Dayas-Tokoto emigrated from Cameroon to the United States. They did this in the hope of providing a ...

Deran’s Moment

When Deran was younger, he had a childhood friend named Jenny. When Jenny passed away, Deran felt shocked at how ...

Noah’s Moment

Growing up Noah and had an estranged relationship with his brother Sam who has an intellectual disability. The brotherly bond ...

Ponaganset Senior Projects

At Ponaganset High School, there is a tradition for seniors. Each senior presents on a topic that has significant meaning ...

Tajha’s Moment

Tajha Ilerant is from Immokalee, Florida. After losing both of her parents at a young age, she let out her ...

Be The Change

Britney and Sidney are from Special Olympics Hawaii. They attended the Youth Leadership Experience at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games ...

Meet #33 – Cody

There are many great things about Cody. First, Cody is an awesome soccer player and artist. Plus he is a ...

Meet #22 – Sydney

Sydney is one of the Captains of the Clovis North soccer team. Joining the team gave Sydney a sense of ...

Meet #25 – Sean

Sean always played sports growing up. But, he didn’t find his community until he joined the Clovis North Broncos. ...

Clovis Unified

This is the story of the Clovis North High School Unified Interscholastic Soccer team. Interscholastic teams play in Unified Champion ...

Ponaganset HS: A Case Study

It takes a lot of work to be a Special Olympics National banner Unified Champion School. To do this, a ...

Mead HS: A Case Study

Mead High School is a Unified Champion School in Longmont, Colorado. The school has grown exponentially over the decade since ...

Daina’s Powerful Story

Daina Shilts was bullied, teased and excluded when she was in school. Through Special Olympics, she found her love of ...

Live Unified: Inclusive Youth Leadership

There are 3 components that make a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. One of them is Inclusive Youth Leadership. An example ...

Alamo Heights HS: A Case Study

Alamo Heights High School is in San Antonio, Texas. This school is a Unified Champion School. Alamo Heights High School ...

Eddie Yarbrough: From Unified Champion Schools to the NFL

Eddie Yarbrough is a Defensive End for the Minnesota Vikings. Before, he played for the Buffalo Bills. Before his professional ...

Play Unified: Unified Sports & Unified PE

There are 3 components of a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. An example of one is Special Olympics Unified Sports®. This ...

The Revolution is Inclusion

As spoken by students of Unified Champion Schools and members of the Unified Generation: “We are not just athletes. We ...

Washington HS: A Case Study

Washington High School is in Phoenix, Arizona. This school is a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. Through Unified Sports and ...

Learn Unified: Whole School Engagement

There are 3 components of a Special Olympics Unified Champion School. An example of one is Whole School Engagement. This is ...

There is Nothing Kate Can’t Do

Through Kate’s story, we see what meaningful inclusion looks like from an early age. She is fully embraced as ...

Loretta: Our Inspiration

When Loretta Claiborne was a young girl, she felt isolated. She worried about what her future would hold. As she ...

Special Olympics Celebrates 50th Anniversary

In this video,  watch how Special Olympics has impacted different people throughout the movement. First, Loretta Claiborne talks about her ...

Evan & Jay: Brothers

Evan and Jay Hallberg are brothers. The two attended Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® ...