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More than 2,000 athletes from 108 nations will challenge the world to embrace inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
For every Special Olympics athlete in the US, there are 13 more waiting on the sidelines. Will you give them a chance?
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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These stories come from all around the world.Stay In TouchSee inspiring stories, photos and videos in our Special Olympics monthly newsletter.
Planning for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 is officially underway as Kazan, Russia was announced as official host city of the Games. Despite social distancing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enthusiasm about the announcement was shared virtually.1 Min Read
Help Our Athletes Break Barriers To Create a More Inclusive World2 Min Read
In a recent article by Glamour, Loretta Claiborne discusses using her life to teach others how to be more inclusive and empathic.1 Min Read
Special Olympics offers many ways to take part. There are short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, the option of playing Unified Sports and to become a Special Olympics athlete.
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About UsThrough the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.Our revolution starts with you. Upload your video, photos and story to add your voice to the unified generation.
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Last week, our community gathered in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of color in the United States and around the world to express our outrage at the death of George Floyd and at so many countless acts of racism and bigotry that have crushed the lives of millions of people in history and still today. We met as a global family to listen, to learn, and to act.2 Min Read
Over the past year, more than 250 Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities gathered at 6 Regional Youth Summits to build a more inclusive world - starting in their own communities.
How Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Can Thrive in a Socially Inclusive Learning Environment2 Min Read
Introducing a whole new way to exercise, featuring WWE Superstar Becky Lynch. Work out with these videos five times a week to help you stay fit and reach your athletic goals. Watch them in order starting with Video 1. When you can do each exercise in a video correctly, it’s time to move on to the next one.
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