Time After Time Jennifer Higgins hasn't just broken a few records in her time; she's helped bring her team–and her country–to victory, time and again. . . read more   Action Invite a Special Olympics athlete, coach or family member to speak at your next club, organization or association meeting and find out what Special Olympics is really about and how you can help. Find the Special Olympics Program nearest you for more information.   Did You Know? There are more than 190 million people in the world with intellectual disabilities; intellectual disability is present in all countries, communities, races and social classes; and 95 percent of people with intellectual disabilities fall into the categories of mild or moderate. (Source: Harris, James C. 2006. Intellectual disability: understanding its development, causes, classification, evaluation, and treatment. Oxford: Oxford University Press).

Dr. Stephen Corbin Testifies Before Congress WASHINGTON, DC 27 MARCH Special Olympics Senior Vice President Dr. Stephen Corbin testified before U.S. House of Representatives on improving access to dental care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The hearing was initiated as a result of the tragic death of a 12-year-old Maryland boy, Deamonte Driver, in February from complications due to untreated dental decay. . .  read more

Zhang Ziyi Welcomes Athletes with Open Arms BEIJING, CHINA MARCH 2007 Chinese sensation Zhang Ziyi visited the Haidian Special School in March and joined students in sports activities. As a Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Zhang vows to spread the Special Olympics message of acceptance. . . read more

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Logo Unveiled BOISE, IDAHO USA "This logo is a symbol of the hope that the Special Olympics Games bring to participants and spectators," said World Winter Games Chief Executive Officer Gary Hunter. . . read more

Maurice Greenberg Makes Major Donation in Support of 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games SHANGHAI, CHINA 22 MARCH In a ceremony in Shanghai, China, Maurice R. Greenberg made a donation of US$2 million from the Starr Foundation to the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games, the largest single contribution to the Games. . . read more

Promoting Health Literacy to Promote Healthy Athletes POTOMAC, MARYLAND USA. On 16-17 March, a conference on health literacy for people with intellectual disabilities brought together representatives from all seven Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® disciplines, as well as interested academic experts and other community-based organizations. . .  read more

Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller receives IOC top honor for enabling women in sport LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND 8 MARCH Special Olympics joins the Olympic community in honoring Jamaica Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller for her outstanding dedication to promoting women's activities in Jamaican sport - including Special Olympics athletes and their achievements. . . read more

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