Unified Champions

Unified Champions (PEIMS Course Name: Peer Assisted Disability I - Innovative Course)

Prerequisites: Application required. Grades 10-12 Credit: 1

Course description: Unified Champion Schools (UCS) is a unique program through Special Olympics, Inc., that promotes acceptance and inclusion among students with and without intellectual disabilities. Set in a fun, interactive, Unified environment, participants engage in advocacy, leadership, fitness, and sports opportunities – together. UCS is a student-driven program; the students will form a Unified Youth Leadership Team whose members consider activity options and recruit new and existing participants to join in planning and hosting events and activities. The constant theme of UCS is inclusion, so students of varying abilities participate in every opportunity as peers and equals, with the goal of forming true friendships and utilizing the unique talents and abilities of each person. Class time will include both lessons/ instruction in topics such as inclusion, awareness, advocacy, as well as fitness and sport opportunities. Some participation outside of the school day may be required.