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Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.

Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities
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Special Olympics Michigan Holds Live Draw Ceremony for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Event from July 31 – August 6 will showcase the world’s most inclusive sports competition
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Special Olympics Announces Three-Year Bank of America Grant to Advance Inclusion Efforts Across Underserved Communities

New $5 million grant underscores Bank of America’s longstanding support of leadership programming
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Starkey and Special Olympics International Create Global Partnership to Increase Hearing Health for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Starkey and Special Olympics signed a global partnership agreement today that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Radisson Hotels Americas Announces Partnership with Special Olympics International to Support its Mission of Inclusion

Radisson Hotel Group Americas partners with Special Olympics in North And South America to empower athletes to be their best on and off the field.
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National University’s Social and Emotional Harmony program Partners with Special Olympics to Mentor Youth Leaders

National University’s Social and emotional Harmony program partners with Special Olympics to mentor Youth Leaders.
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Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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SHAPE America and Special Olympics Partner to Impact School Communities Through Unified Physical Education

For more than 50 years, SHAPE America—Society of Health and Physical Educators and Special Olympics have joined forces to provide inclusive physical education (PE) programs nationwide.
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Badminton Oceania sign Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Asia Pacific

Badminton Oceania and Special Olympics Asia Pacific announce three-year partnership to develop opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities across the continent.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Unveiled

Inclusive design process integrated Special Olympics athletes
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Safilo and Special Olympics International Together Again Until 2024

In 18 Years of Collaboration 1.3 Million Frames And Sunglasses Donated to Athletes all Over the World
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Special Olympics and WWE Announce Global Partnership Extension

Special Olympics and WWE announced a multi-year extension of their global partnership to help create inclusion through sports.
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