Special Olympics Unified Sport ® is built upon the premise that in order to have the greatest impact the change process needs to start with young people. Unified Sport brings youth with and without intellectual disabilities together through education, sports and related initiatives that provide them with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to create and sustain school communities that promote the acceptance, respect and human dignity for all students.

Inclusive School Based Sport Clubs

These clubs provide students with and without intellectual disabilities opportunities to participate in sports activities alongside one another.   These programs have found to be among the most conducive activity for breaking down stereotypes.  It is the combination of students working together that provides the most opportunity for creating positive school climates and to ensuring that all students, particularly those with ID, become part of the social fabric of the school.