As a teacher in the Butte School District, Kaila Huzinga found the perfect opportunity to promote inclusion at her elementary school. She was excited to provide students with fun and engaging learning experiences through Special Olympics Montana Young Athletes program. In 2022, Huzinga’s self-contained Special...
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) still face exclusion, social isolation, and social abuse. Spread the Word Inclusion efforts are designed to rally schools, organizations, and communities to commit to the inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The Spread the Word...
The Great Falls Early Learning Family Center has been recognized by Special Olympics North America for its work towards inclusive programming for students with and without intellectual disabilities.The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS) program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and...
Stronger Together. That's the ideas behind a Billings West High School Unified Physical Education (PE) Class. Unified Physical Education (PE) is a unique opportunity for students of varying ability levels and backgrounds to come together on equal terms through ongoing fitness, sports, leadership and wellness activities. Billings...
Helena’s Capital High School and Carroll College have been recognized by Special Olympics North America for their work towards inclusive programming for students with and without intellectual disabilities. The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS) program is aimed at promoting social inclusion through intentionally planned and implemented activities affecting systems-wide...
