Videos
Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.
SONA Regional Athlete Congress Overview
History in the making! π Watch what happened when 25 Special Olympics athlete leaders from Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the first-ever SONA Regional Athlete Congress.Completely planned and driven by the athletes themselves, this historic event was all about amplifying voices, building leadership skills, and shaping the future of the movement. From mastering project management to delivering powerful campaign speeches, these incredible leaders spent days preparing to make a difference back homeβand on the global stage at the 2027 World Games in Chile.As the athletes remind us: "Inclusion is a team sport." It's not enough to just listenβit's time for action. Hit play to see the highlights, the emotional voting results, and the incredible power of athlete leadership! π Subscribe for more compelling stories from our athletes!
IRR: Health Access
Childrenβs National Hospital pediatric occupational therapist Katherine Williamson joins Inclusion Revolution Radio to discuss building more inclusive healthcare experiences for neurodivergent children, alongside disability advocates and "Patrice: The Movie" stars Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, who share their firsthand experiences navigating a healthcare system not designed with them in mind.
IRR: Health Access
Childrenβs National Hospital pediatric occupational therapist Katherine Williamson joins Inclusion Revolution Radio to discuss building more inclusive healthcare experiences for neurodivergent children, alongside disability advocates and "Patrice: The Movie" stars Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, who share their firsthand experiences navigating a healthcare system not designed with them in mind.
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There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript
Special Olympics East Asia
Across Communities and Cultures, Youth are Speaking out Against the use of the R-word
Special Olympics β IFAPA Webinar #2: Sport & Competition
As Special Olympics and the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) begin our inclusive research partnership, we welcome you to join our new webinar series! This series will spotlight local opportunities for research collaboration across different programmatic areas, including sport, health and fitness, and schools! Each session will highlight recent collaborations and new opportunities for researchers and Special Olympics Programs to connect for meaningful, inclusive partnerships that drive quality programming.
In this second webinar, hear from expert panelists Dr. Roy McConkey, Dr. Franziska Loetzner, Dr. Andrew Pitchford, and Dr. Maji Shaikh. Together, theyβll share practical insights and real-world examples of how collaborative sport research can strengthen athlete performance, improve health outcomes, and advance inclusion across Special Olympics.
IRR: Voices for Parents with Disabilities
Download the TranscriptHosted by Special Olympics North America athlete reporter RJ Nealon, this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio features guest Dr. Kara Ayers, parent advisor and co-researcher for the Disabled Parenting Project. Part of the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities, the Disabled Parenting Project was developed as an online community to foster connection and interaction among parents and prospective parents with disabilities.Read the full Article