project unify

Get involved in Project Unify. Project UNIFY is a U.S. national project, funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Its goal is to activate young people around the country in an effort to develop school communities where all young people are agents of change — fostering respect, dignity and advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities by utilizing the programs and initiatives of Special Olympics.

Project UNIFY initiatives include a host of core activities, both on the national and the grass-roots level. Local projects that meet Project UNIFY objectives are supported through grants for local Special Olympics Programs.

Project UNIFY is for students, teachers and educators who believe that:

*There should be more opportunities for young people of all ages and all ability levels in
schools across the country to make friends and work together for change.

*Students with intellectual disabilities should become part of the core fabric of the education community and be perceived as assets in their school and community.

*Students without intellectual disabilities can and should increase their knowledge, skills and comfort in forming positive social relationships with students with intellectual disabilities and come together to address societal issues.

*That policymakers and education leaders should develop policies and support quality
practices that encourage positive school climates with safe and nurturing learning
environments for all students.

You school or district special education director can help you connect with this project and perhaps even with funding.

If you've seen one of our presentations, you know that StudentReach is pationate about Special Needs because our director's son is autistic. We have seen students like you make a difference in the lives of special students at theri schools. You can change a life!