Unified Sports, a Special Olympics program, pairs athletes with and without intellectual disabilities on the same teams for training and competition.
Published: Jan. 14, 2025, 1:43 p.m.courtesy of Lorain City SchoolsLORAIN, Ohio — Lorain High School and Amherst Steele High School brought students together Friday to foster new friendships and celebrate social inclusion at the inaugural Unified Special Olympics bowling match.
“The bowling event was filled with teamwork and encouragement, as students supported their peers and cheered each other on,” Lorain City Schools said in the news release. “The atmosphere was one of camaraderie and inclusion, with participants coming together to celebrate each other’s efforts and simply enjoy the spirit of friendly competition.”
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