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 on women and girls—the limitless potential it creates. Sports are a uniting force for the #UnifiedGeneration. Watch our tribute to the female athletes who find power in sports, on the field and off.
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 in Anchorage, Alaska, a Unified Champion City School. The students, educators, and parents embrace a culture of inclusivity. That culture is felt in programs like Partners Club, a social inclusion group for students with and without […]
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 they care about. Which idea will YOU keep in your back pocket to use next time you see bullying?
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 they care about. Which idea will YOU keep in your back pocket to use next time you see bullying?
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 life skills, and trials and tribulations.” The Unified Champion City Schools (UCCS) initiative is a targeted program bringing together students with and without intellectual disabilities in urban school districts with the highest need. In People […]
Teacher Burnout
As educators, being encouraged to take care of your mental health by practicing self-care routines is not enough to combat the additional emotional, mental, and physical strain you experience day in and day out. Teachers need support, time, and meaningful resources. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® provides all 3.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023
Did you know? The National American Indian and Alaska Native Head Start Collaboration Office and Special Olympics are working with tribal communities to indigenize Young Athletes programming.
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 video celebrating the educators who motivate and encourage us.
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 you know that more than 70% of students report experiencing bullying at their schools? Bullying is a critical issue nationwide, but the Unified movement is helping to combat it. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® have been […]
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 Unified Physical Education. The impact? Students participating in these programs report better physical health, self-esteem, and social connections. What’s more, Unified programming breaks down barriers and stereotypes, creating a more accepting school environment.