The 2012 High Tech Challenge raised nearly $400,000 for the Schools Partnership Program, which sees more than 4,600 special education students train and compete in three sports during the school day with the involvement and support 14,895 general education peers. The program is currently active in more than 250 schools throughout San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Fresno counties along with the Tri-Valley and Fremont area. Learn more about the Schools Partnership Program and see it in action at www.OurUnifiedSchools.com.
“Our support of Special Olympics Northern California makes a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities who reject the concept of limitation and inspire greatness in us all,” Adobe Executive Vice President and Special Olympics Northern California board member Matt Thompson said. “Supporting the places where we do business is one reason why Silicon Valley is such a great place in which to live and work. We believe that when our employees, customers and partners work together with local communities, we can collectively solve critical social and environmental issues that impact our daily lives.”