SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA INC FM 2017.PDF

Last updated: 01/19/2017
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General information
Organization Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.
Contact First name TRACY
Contact Last name MCCARTY
Contact e-mail Tracy@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
Contact phone number 6024760839
Address
Street 2100 S. 75th Ave
City Phoenix
State Arizona
ZIP Code 85043
From what tribe is the organization requesting the grant?
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Total grant amount request
5000
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March 1, 2017
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Arizona Benefits Fund Grant Application
Mrs. Selena Castaneda, Tribal Secretary
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
P.O. Box 17779
Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Attn.: Prop 202 Grant Application
Government entity contact:
Maricopa County
Melody Henderson
602.506.2798
mhenders@mail.maricopa.gov
Organization name, address and main point of contact:
Special Olympics Arizona, Inc.
2100 S. 75th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85043
Tracy McCarty, Grants Manager
602.476.0839
Tracy@SpecialOlympicsArizona.org
Program Description
Unified Strategy for Schools is a comprehensive solution which brings together youth with and without intellectual
disabilities through social justice, education and sports initiatives. Unified Strategy for Schools experiences
empower young people with the knowledge, attitudes and skills necessary to create and sustain school
communities of acceptance, respect and dignity. Unified Strategy for Schools activities include:
 Youth Leadership & Advocacy – Student leaders promote disability awareness, respect and acceptance.
 Unified Club members at each Unified School receive leadership training and are engaged as decision-
makers, not just volunteers.
 Youth leaders involve their entire school through campaigns for respect, disability awareness activities
and promoting support of the Unified Sports team. These include:
 Youth Activation Committee (YAC) at each school - student leaders with and without
disabilities who chose, plan and implement Unified activities on their campuses. Youth
learn leadership skills which serve them for a lifetime.
 Spread the Word to End the Word - Youth-led peer to peer education which includes a
pledge to not use the word "retarded" in a derogatory manor. Students learn respectful
language.
 Disability Awareness Week – inclusive student activities such as a play/skits, pep rally,
assemblies and lunch-time events to raise awareness and acceptance of differences for
all people.
 Get Into It® - K-12 classroom curriculum that combines disability education and service
learning. Students put into action the lessons of inclusion and service they learn.
 Inclusive Sports and Fitness and Health Education– Unified Sports® combines students with and without
intellectual disabilities on sports teams for training and competition. During Unified Sports practices, health
information is given to the team using the Healthy Lifestyle Education and Practice curricula. Healthy LEAP
comes in three versions; Preschool, Elementary and High School and includes lessons such as Food
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Groups/MyPlate, Healthy Weight and Obesity, Sports Nutrition and Hydration, Exercise and Injury Prevention
and more.
Unified Strategy for Schools is a continuing project with plans for ongoing expansion.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s Funding Priorities
Unified Strategy for Schools aligns with Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation’s funding priorities for Education and health
by providing accessible health information, education and leadership opportunities in schools to youth with
disabilities. Special Olympics Arizona is requesting $5,000 to support Unified Strategy for Schools in 18 schools in
Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale.
Statement of Need
The challenges all young students face today are many, from achieving personal and academic success to feeling
emotionally and physically healthy and safe. These challenges are compounded for some students due to the
presence of an intellectual disability. Although progress has been made by many educational systems in promoting
the physical and instructional inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities (ID), there are still staggering social
challenges for these students that compromise their social and emotional well-being. Students with ID experience
negative attitudes from their peers, social isolation and rejection, and even victimization in the form of bullying.
Several issues plague youth with ID when it comes to health and healthcare. People with ID are twice as likely than
the general population to die prematurely of causes totally unrelated to their disability. Rather, this disparity is
primarily due to delays or problems investigating, diagnosing, and treating illnesses and with receiving appropriate
care. People with ID often struggle to find a doctor that knows how and is willing to treat them and, once they get
to a doctor’s office, challenges with communication and provider knowledge about ID can create additional
barriers. Lastly, there is often a misconception that the poor health of people with ID is unavoidable because it is
an inherent part of their disability; yet research has shown that it is in fact a result of a breakdown in health
education, health promotion, and health care that can and should be addressed
18 schools in Maricopa County, specifically in Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale will participate in Unified
Strategy for Schools. A total of 33,130 youth are enrolled within these schools, giving Special Olympics Arizona an
opportunity to impact a huge population of youth with leadership opportunities, inclusive sports plus accessible
health education and screenings.
Partnerships
In order for Unified Strategy for Schools to be a success, schools and selected school officials must actively partner
with Special Olympics Arizona. Once private or public schools engage with Special Olympics Arizona to provide the
Unified Strategy for Schools on campus, the school signs an application which spells out the responsibilities of each
party and the plans for sustainability. Guides for annual fundraisers are included with the program so that schools
can quickly and easily raise dollars needed for equipment and supplies after start-up funds are depleted in the first
year. In fact, fundraisers are incorporated into the activities designed to engage the entire school in raising
awareness and respect. One such fundraiser is called Make That Change--a combination of collecting spare change
and changing attitudes toward people who are different.”
In 2017, Special Olympics Arizona will also apply to the Gila River Indian Community. SOAZ will continue to seek
small grants from private foundations and utilize funds from private donors to fund the growth of Unified Strategy
for Schools across Arizona.
Timetable
Because Unified Strategy for Schools is a program intended for youth enrolled in schools in Arizona, the timeline
follows the school year each year.
August, 2016
Training of teachers for Unified Strategy for Schools activities occurs.
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August 2016–March 2017
Unified Strategy for Schools activities begin.
April, 2017
Teachers are asked to complete a survey about their Unified Strategy for Schools experience and benefits to their
students.
May, 2017
Each teacher/school implementing Unified Strategy for Schools receives a letter reminding them to register their
new 2017-2018 class when the next school year starts.
August, 2017
Each new class/school turns in their application outlining their intent to participate and the new group of students
Unified Strategy for Schools activities.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from the Tribal Council.
For the Athletes,
Tracy McCarty
Grants Manager
Attachments
Proposed budget for the program or project
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Project Budget
Budget Period: August 2016 - May 2017
Amount Requested
from Fort McDowell Amount requested or secured In-kind
Proposed Budget Expense Yavapai Nation from other funders contributions Total Budget
1. Salary and Benefits $ - $ 442,849.00 $ - $ 442,849.00
2. Stipends, Volunteer Incentives $ 1,000.00 $ 179,000.00 $ - $ 180,000.00
3. Consulting Services $ - $ 25,120.00 $ - $ 25,120.00
4. Professional Development $ - $ 8,800.00 $ - $ 8,800.00
5. Program Supplies $ 3,000.00 $ 81,000.00 $ - $ 84,000.00
6. Equipment $ 2,000.00 $ 57,808.00 $ - $ 59,808.00
7. Awards, Recognition $ - $ 20,800.00 $ - $ 20,800.00
8. Facility Rentals $ - $ - $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00
9. Special Events $ - $ 9,200.00 $ - $ 9,200.00
10. Outreach, Networking $ - $ 14,199.00 $ - $ 14,199.00
11. Travel, Lodging, Meals $ - $ 128,320.00 $ - $ 128,320.00
12. Telephone, Cellular, Internet, SMS Text,
Copier, IT Support $ - $ 20,000.00 $ - $ 20,000.00
13. Photography, Video Development $ - $ 14,400.00 $ - $ 14,400.00
14. Postage $ - $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 2,000.00
15. Printing, Copying $ - $ 91,248.00 $ - $ 91,248.00
Total Budget $ 5,000.00 $ 1,094,744.00 $ 70,000.00 $ 1,170,744.00