Youth Leadership
Special Olympics New York is looking for passionate young leaders to help us introduce school programs that unify students and promote inclusion for everyone in our communities.
Special Olympics New York is looking for passionate young leaders to help us introduce school programs that unify students and promote inclusion for everyone in our communities.
Youth leaders partner with peers and adults to promote inclusive environments and educate other that intellectual disabilities affect people of all ages, genders, religions and cultures. These motivated young people motivate and inspire the people around them to become involved with Special Olympics New York and its unified initiatives.
Through Youth Activation Committees (YAC) at Unified Champion Schools, youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities plan activities that promote and advocate for respect, inclusion and acceptance for all people. YACs take responsibility for promoting and sustaining their school Unified Sports teams, while creating a more socially inclusive school climate through various Whole School Engagement campaigns.
YAC participants have the opportunity to meet and work with their peers at the sectional and state levels, developing friendships and leadership skills at the same time.
Foster respect and dignity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Advocate for new initiatives that bring people of all abilities together. Reach out to your peers and engage them as fans at Special Olympics New York events.
Are you ready to take the lead?