UConn Husky Classic Tournament, Special Olympics CT

01/11/2016

For anyone who has not already seen it, this uplifting holiday video was sent out by Special Olympics earlier in the season. Enjoy!

04/08/2015

For all interested in volunteering for the 9th Annual Husky Classic Soccer Tournament, please mark your calendars!!!

Mandatory Volunteer & Advocacy Training:
When? Wednesday, April 26th from 7pm-8pm
Where? Laurel Hall Room 202

2015 Husky Classic Tournament:
When? Saturday, May 2nd from 8am-3pm
Where? Depot Campus Field (transportation will be provided)

More information to come!

04/02/2015

Friendly reminder that April 2nd (tomorrow) is National Autism Awareness Day!! Don't forget to wear blue to show your support :)

Remind your friends!! Tomorrow is World Autism Awareness Day

03/02/2015

Stop by the Student Union Monday-Wednesday from 10:30-2:30 to take the pledge to "Spread The Word To End The Word"!!

Join the 513,936+ individuals nationwide in the campaign to eliminate the use of the R-Word.

09/15/2014

A great video that is definitely worth sharing!!

http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/video-people-syndrome-reassure-future-moms-article-1.1730008

A worried mom-to-be’s email about the future of her unborn son with Down syndrome has inspired a touching viral video.

05/05/2014

Thank you to all who came out and supported the 8th Annual Husky Classic yesterday!!!

Special thanks our management team, dedicated volunteers, and Special Olympics CT! The event could not have been a success without everybody's continued support!!

If you have any photos from the event, feel free to post them here! We look forward to seeing you next year!

05/02/2014

TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!! For anyone who has not yet signed up for a volunteer position, you can still do so at the link below!!

http://www.studentactivities.uconn.edu/co_csd_individual.php

It is supposed to be in the high 60's tomorrow, so what better way to take a break from studying than to come out and support Special Olympics athletes and partners!!!! We hope to see you all there :)

Department of Student Activities, Get Involved in a Student Organization, Manage Student Organizations

04/28/2014

REMINDER: volunteer training is TONIGHT, Monday 4/28 at 7:30 in the Student Union room 325!!

We look forward to seeing you there!!! :)

04/21/2014

Disability Awareness Talk THIS Friday 4/25 from 4:00-5:30 in ROWE 122. You must have a Spring Weekend Wristband to attend!

More information can be found by following the link: http://www.uconnucedd.org/projects/awareness_uconn/index.html

The University of Connecticut's A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services commissioned the Center for Survey Research and Analysis at the University of Connecticut to conduct a study of undergraduate and graduate students and faculty at the…

04/03/2014

APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH!!!

Recent statistics show that 1 in 68 children are diagnoses with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. There has been a 20% increase from statistics taken just 2 years ago when 1 in 88 children were projected to be on the Autism spectrum!!!

04/03/2014

Yesterday was National Autism Awareness Day, how do you light it up blue on April 2?! http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism/world-autism-awareness-day

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03/23/2014

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