Inclusive Youth Leadership
Inclusive youth leadership (IYL) occurs when students with and without intellectual disabilities work together to lead and plan advocacy, awareness, and other inclusive activities throughout the school year.
Youth Activation Committee (YAC)
Youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities form a committee to promote acceptance and inclusion on their school campuses and in their community.
- Start Youth Activation Committee at your School
- Apply to Join Special Olympics Youth Activation Committee
Unified Clubs
A club that includes youth with and without intellectual disabilities and is recognized by school administration as an official club on campus.
- Special Olympics Club
- Best Buddies
- Circle of Friends
- Lunch or Reading Buddies
- Youth Leadership (Student Council or National Honor Society, etc.)
Student Volunteers
An inclusive group of students come out to their local Special Olympics event and volunteer.
- Sporting Events (Community or Schools)
- Young Athletes Program
- Fundraising Events
The State Youth Activation Committee (YAC) is an inclusive group of middle and high school student leaders throughout the Nevada area, who are advocates for promoting acceptance and unity locally on their school campuses and in their communities.