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Europe/Eurasia

Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. The region spans Iceland to Israel, Portugal to Siberia, Russia. But we all have one thing in common – a passionate commitment to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.

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SO Israel Wins Top Award

Special Olympics Israel has been awarded the prestigous Wingate Award from the highly respected Wingate Institute, Israel.LEARN MORE ››


Power of Football

The power of football to transform lives for people with intellectual disabilities will be witnessed at the upcoming UEFA EURO 2012. LEARN MORE ››

Unified Partners Work for Change

Be inspired by two Unified Partners who work tirelessly to develop the Unified programme in Great Britain LEARN MORE ››


Europe/Eurasia Resources

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The Ten Commandments

There is something the Intellectual Disability community jokingly refer to as “The Ten Commandments” of communicating with or about a person with disabilities. The following guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with intellectual disability  to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity. The guidelines also demonstrate how language can break down the barriers to acceptance and inclusion.
The Ten Commandments


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Special Olympics Contact Information


Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia
3rd Floor, Morrison Chambers
32 Nassau Street
Dublin 2
Ireland
Office: +353 1 6755 710
Fax: +353 1 7071748

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A World Without Differences

Imagine a world where people actively encouraged and included other people no matter their skin color, personal preferences, or their mental or physical abilities. Wouldn’t our society be a better place?read more »

Posted on 2012-01-19 by Rebecca

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