Project UNIFY

Special Olympics Project UNIFY® is an education-based project that uses sports and education programs to activate young people to develop school communities where all youth are agents of change – fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities.

See how Project UNIFY youth leaders create acceptance and respect.

Students work to end the word 'retard' and promote respect in schools across the U.S.

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Project UNIFY PSA

Oregon youth talk about the importance of Project UNIFY.

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The R-Word Must Go

Learn about the hurtful and harmful effect of the R-word.

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“It’s Our School, Too!”

A play about youth creating meaningful school change.

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Mattel Corporation sponsors the Young Athletes program worldwide.
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Going Global

A grant from Ray and Stephanie Lane helps Project Unify grow worldwide.
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Special Olympics Blog

CHOP Apologizes to Amelia Rivera

Late last night The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia issued an official apology to Amelia Rivera and her family for the denial of a kidney transplant due to her being “mentally retarded.”read more »

Posted on 2012-02-09 by Tim Shriver

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