Special Olympics Unified
Sports is a program that
combines
approximately equal numbers of Special Olympics athletes
and
athletes without intellectual disabilities (partners) on
sports teams
for training and competition.
What are the benefits?
The Unified Sports® program provides a forum for positive
social interaction between students of all abilities. As
athletes and partners train and compete together, they
foster ties that develop into friendships both on and off
the athletic field.
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Prepares students for a
lifetime of healthy, informed choices.
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Positive social interaction between
students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Develop friendships on and off the field
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Improves self-esteem
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Positive changes in attitude, behavior and
performance.
http://www.vtso.org
"On
the field we're teammates, off the field we're friends."
- http://www.vtso.org
