UCS: Inclusive Youth Leadership
Inclusive youth leadership gives young people of all abilities opportunities to be leaders in their schools and communities. These leadership activities help students find their voices and teach them to become change agents in their communities by promoting equity and acceptance.
Youth Activation Committee
A State Youth Activation Committee (YAC) is a group of youth with and without intellectual disabilities that educates, motivates, and activates youth to be leaders in their communities and schools. SOOR’s statewide YAC supports the development and implementation of Unified Culture, advocates for social justice and educates peers about inclusive strategies that combat bullying and discrimination.
Unified Clubs
A Unified Club is a club for students with and without intellectual disabilities that comes together for sports, games, community service, school events, and most importantly, to have fun! These activities help foster friendships and understanding and provide meaningful opportunities to students.
Respect Campaign
The RESPECT Campaign is an annual student-led campaign that was created to educate school communities on the negative effects of hurtful and derogatory language. Youth leaders implement RESPECT campaigns at their school that will impact their peers and promote thoughtful and kind attitudes and language.
If you’re interested in joining the Youth Activation Committee, want to receive a Respect Campaign Kit, need support organizing a Respect Campaign at your school, or have other questions about Inclusive Youth Leadership, contact ucs@soor.org