Teams consist of individuals with and without intellectual disabilities as teammates!
Unified Sports were created and developed to give individuals with and without intellectual disabilities the opportunity to train and compete in sports activities together on a team representing their school.
Inclusive sports opportunities are important because they:
Improve students’ physical fitness.
Enhance social and emotional skills.
Provide opportunities for students to build friendships on and off the playing field.
Teach acceptance, inclusion, and camaraderie — lessons that translate to all aspects of life.
Are a catalyst for social inclusion.
Unified Sports: High School
Unified Sports: Middle School
We are exciting for students wanted to take the next steps in supporting more inclusion in their school. We believe that this movement is the most successful when the students are driving the advocacy and participation.