Y-LEAD & IYL
Youth Leaders Educating others About Disabilities, or Y-LEAD, is an opportunity for youth from all over the state of Georgia to learn vital leadership skills. Training occurs once a year at the Inspire Youth Forum where those youth chosen to participate in Y-LEAD get to experience team building, leadership training, educational sessions, and participation in activities with Special Olympic athletes, staff and volunteers.
The Youth Forum is geared to give Y-LEAD members the leadership development they need to take back to their local area. It is also designed to give them the opportunity to interact with athletes all through the week and put their leadership training into immediate practice.
After the Youth Forum, the Y-LEAD members partner with the Unified Champion Schools Program Manager and school systems in their local areas to promote Special Olympics participation and inclusion on all levels on and off the competition field.
The Y-LEAD program is a vital component in bridging the gap between those with and without intellectual disabilities.
*Stay tuned for 2022 Youth Forum information and registration!
NFHS Virtual Student Summit Registration Now Open!
The NFHS is offering their second annual virtual student leadership summit at no cost. The event takes place from August 8-10 with a two-hour session each day. On August 9th, there will be a dedicated workshop session about Special Olympics and inclusion led by two of our US Youth Ambassadors from Indiana!
The NFHS would like to welcome all of your high school students to participate.
Click here for more information and the registration link. For questions, contact Sara Prescott or Brian Quinn
Congrats yleads!
Congratulations to Kate and Sara with the Special K’s family who were selected to represent Georgia as YLEADs at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games! Kate and Sara will serve in a variety of volunteer roles in Orlando, Florida next year. Way to go Kate and Sara! #ShineAsOne
Unified Talks: Creating an Attitude of Gratitude with Steven and Jordan
In this episode of Unified Talks, Steven and Jordan, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Georgia, show you different ways you can create an attitude of gratitude. This talk continues our monthly theme of appreciation: When you are grateful, it means you have a feeling of appreciation and thanks.
What does IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) mean?
What does IDD mean? Jordan and Steven, U.S. Youth Ambassadors from Special Olympics Georgia, break down the facts! ⠀