Unified Leadership

Unified Leadership teaches leaders of all abilities to value and learn from each other. Additionally, Unified Leadership inspires change to create environments where people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) succeed in meaningful jobs and roles.

Through Unified Leadership Training you will:

  • Have a greater understanding of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)
  • Appreciate the challenges people with ID overcome on a daily basis
  • Be able to advocate for those with intellectual disabilities

The Unified Leadership Ecosystem

Untapped Potential

The gifts and abilities of people with intellectual disabilities (ID)  are routinely underestimated and undervalued. Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO) is committed to creating an inclusive world for people of all abilities while continuously developing a deeper understanding of the barriers faced by people with ID.

What Is Unified Leadership?

A training that teaches leaders in the community to value, include and enable people with intellectual disabilities.

Why Is Unified Leadership Important?

This training encourages people to change their attitudes and behaviors to create meaningful inclusion in their communities and organizations for all people. The training can also help an organization further their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals.

Want to know what it's like to be a Unified Leader?

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Unified Leadership Facilitators

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Special Olympics CO Athlete

Hanna Atkinson

Hanna Atkinson

Special Olympics CO Athlete
Favorite Sport: Skiing
Hometown: Littleton, CO
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Special Olympics CO Athlete

Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl

Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl

Special Olympics CO Athlete
Favorite Sports: Snowboarding, Basketball and Soccer
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Photo of Athlete Leadership Manager Elizabeth Aslin

Athlete Leadership Manager

Elizabeth Aslin

Elizabeth Aslin

Athlete Leadership Manager
Favorite Sport: Basketball and Softball
Hometown: Brookfield, WI
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Special Olympics CO Athlete

Connor Long

Connor Long

Special Olympics CO Athlete
Favorite Sport: Swimming
Hometown: Louisville, CO
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President & CEO

Megan Scremin

Megan Scremin

President & CEO
Favorite Sports: Tennis and Rugby
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
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Special Olympics CO Athlete & Donor Relations Assistant

Jeff Steron

Jeff Steron

Donor Relations Assistant and Special Olympics CO Athlete
Favorite Sports: Golf and Bowling
Hometown: Rochester, NY

“The Unified Leadership Presentation was wonderful!  The presenters and the rich content had an impact on me both professionally and personally. I am excited to apply my learnings to many areas of my life. It was one of the best inclusivity workshops I have ever attended because the presentation was so informative, interactive and engaging. In addition, it exuded a spirit of kindness, patience and encouragement…all of which are necessary when learning about a complex, sensitive topic such as increasing understanding (and appreciation) of people with intellectual disabilities. Thank you, Special Olympics Colorado.”

– Jessica Sidener
Director of Marketing & Community Relations | Arapahoe Libraries

Take the next step

Is your business, school district, law enforcement agency, healthcare provider or organization interested in having a better understanding of people with ID?

Contact our team to schedule your presentation, or lunch and learn today.

To learn more, please contact:

Jan Gordon
Vice President of Development and Law Enforcement Torch Run

Sarah Schmidt
Director of Corporate and Community Partnerships

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