Unified Champion Schools (formerly Meet in the Middle) is a unique program that promotes acceptance and inclusion between students with and without intellectual disabilities in schools. Participants team up to promote advocacy, acceptance, friendship, fitness and sports opportunities. In an effort to support current school initiatives, fun activities are designed to align with state school standards, focusing on FitnessGram, school morale and attendance, and TAKS/TAKS Alt. Benefits of participation include character development, moral intelligence, leadership, fitness and positive impact on school culture, including bullying prevention.