January 9, 2023
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The gun goes off for a traditional Special Olympics race and everyone cheers the athletes on as they sprint for the finish line. When the same gun goes off for a Unified race, the crowd tears up as the athletes … Continue reading
November 14, 2022
by Center for Social Development and Education
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This summer, the CSDE collaborated with Special Olympics Texas to evaluate the Unified UIL Track and Field program, an inclusive sports team where players with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) practice and compete together. From 115 interviews with players, coaches, … Continue reading
July 11, 2022
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When considering the benefits of participating on a sports team, many will first think of the physical benefits of exercise, like maintaining fitness, reducing stress, and long-term health. However, there is one benefit less often discussed: mental and social development, … Continue reading
June 27, 2022
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In April, I traveled to San Antonio, Texas to watch the High School State Unified Interscholastic League Track meet. The program works like any other Varsity program; high schools compete against each other in local meets to go to regionals … Continue reading
November 29, 2021
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During my time as a competitive synchronized swimmer, there was a period in which I never wanted to attend practice. Everyone, including the coaches, acted hostile toward one another, and there was a general sense that not a single person … Continue reading
October 18, 2021
by Center for Social Development and Education
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Hi there, and welcome to our CSDE blog space! We at CSDE have been dying to share our team’s ideas and findings with our community, but papers just don’t get published quickly enough! So, as we wait, we have put together a blog space where we post … Continue reading