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Through swimming Jonny Pierce is changing challenging misconceptions about intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics athletes spoke at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the CRPD on 10 June.
Special Olympics brought Macy's family hope in a moment of hopelessness. You can do the same for another athlete with intellectual disabilities.
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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.
As a Special Olympics Southern California athlete and member of the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Team, Jonny is changing perceptions about the talent of people with intellectual disabilities around the world.5:33
On 18 July, 20 Special Olympics USA representatives including athletes, coaches and Unified partners were invited to the White House by President Donald J. Trump to congratulate and recognize them for their accomplishments at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.3 Min Read
Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver, take a look back at the last 50 years of the movement started by his mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Group honored for representing the United States at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 20193 Min Read
Lavigne focused on helping promote inclusive health for all4 Min Read
ESPN honored one school in Mexico City for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.2 Min Read
This Olympic Day, Special Olympics celebrates the support of over 660 National Sport Federations and National Olympic Committees that help us bring the transformational power of sport to people with and without intellectual disabilities around the globe!1 Min Read
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