Unified Champion Schools®
The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide change. With sports as the foundation, the three component model offers a unique combination of effective activities that equip young people with tools and training to create sports, classroom and school climates of acceptance. These are school climates where students with disabilities feel welcome and are routinely included in, and feel a part of, all activities, opportunities and functions.
This is accomplished by implementing inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and whole school engagement.
This is accomplished by implementing inclusive sports, inclusive youth leadership opportunities, and whole school engagement.
Unified School Programs
Get Engaged Today
Engage in a fun virtual fundraiser and support Special Olympics athletes and students. The Penguin Plunge is also a Collaborative Fundraiser so you can also earn funds for your school.
Unified Fitness Challenge – Students with and without intellectual disabilities in grades 3rd – 12th participate in an inclusive 8-week fitness program. Free student equipment kits allow the program to be implemented virtually or in-person at school.
Supporters
A Special Thanks To...
- Booz Allen Hamilton
- The Emily S. & Coleman A. Hunter Trust
- Wells Fargo Foundation
- Robins Foundation
- A. Anson and Theresa G. Jamison Fund of the Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
- Rite Aid Foundation
- Virginia Farm Bureau
- Altria Companies Employee Community Fund
- The Memorial Foundation for Children
- VAHPERD
- S. and M. Golden Helping Hands Foundation
- US Department of Education