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    Special Olympics College Clubs

    Unifying colleges to build campuses of respect and inclusion.

Special Olympics College Clubs

Are you in? Are you a fan of dignity? Of acceptance? Of the humanity of all people, regardless of ability or disability? If so, it is time you joined our network of college and university students supporting Special Olympics.

Create A Community of Acceptance and Respect on Your Campus

Special Olympics College Clubs functions as an official club on campus and connects college students and individuals with intellectual disabilities through sport to build friendships and help lead the social justice movement of Special Olympics.

Special Olympics College Club programs are made up of three core elements: Unified Sports, Youth Leadership, and opportunities for Full Campus Engagement.

Together these components can help students work for and with Special Olympics athletes to help transform school campuses into communities of acceptance and respect. Below are examples of how these components can work in your school.
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Features of a Special Olympics College Club

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    Unified Sports

    Start a Unified Sports team comprised of college students and Special Olympics athletes; or host a local or state level inclusive Special Olympics event. Learn more about our partnership with NIRSA and how to start Unified Sports on campus, here.

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    Youth Leadership

    Special Olympics College Clubs functions as a student-led club that is fully recognized by your school; additionally students should invite local Special Olympics athletes to join their leadership team and help plan events throughout the year.

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    Full Campus Engagement

    Host an awareness campaign, such as Spread the Word the End the Word®; or invite students to become Fans in the Stands at local Special Olympics games and cheer on the athletes.

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    Ready to join?

    Ready to join? Fill out the Special Olympics College Club Application and check out the Special Olympics College Starter Guide for tips and ideas to start a club on your campus.

Current Special Olympics College Clubs

To participate, see if your college or university has a Special Olympics College Club. Find a club near you on Google Maps
Google-Map of the location of all Unified College Clubs
Areas that currently have Special Olympics College Clubs throughout the United States.”.