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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: “...

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 ...

Global Day of Inclusion

Today we’re celebrating the founding of Special Olympics with the Global Day of Inclusion! Over the past 54 years, Special ...

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 ...

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 ...

Champions of Change

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

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. ...

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’...

Welcoming Wellness

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

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: 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 ...

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 ...

Drawing with Nickelodeon!

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

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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. ...