Jensen Dixon with the Charlton Program in Camden hits a ball during Special Olympics sports training session at DE Turf near Frederica. (Delaware State News/Marc Clery)

Special Olympics Delaware, which risks losing $100,000 in federal funds for its Unified Champions Program, says the proposed cut would set back the causes of acceptance, respect and inclusion in public schools – including the 158 Delaware schools with Unified sports teams. Unified sports teams are composed of athletes with and without disabilities.