Press Releases

United Airlines and Special Olympics International today announced the expansion of their relationship globally, celebrating in their shared vision to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. The announcement is the next evolution in United’s relationship with Special Olympics that represents a continued effort to break down barriers and further build on the organization’s remarkable legacy of inclusion by engaging the airline’s employees around the world.

The collaboration includes research and educational initiatives focused on persons with intellectual disabilities.

The monument will be located outside of Soldier Field—recognized as the birthplace of Special Olympics.

Athletes, program leaders, Unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 13.

Our 50th anniversary is a turning point as we focus on inclusion through sport, health, youth and school engagement around the world.

Special Olympics Athletes from all 50 States to Champion the Rights and Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities

Students honored for their inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities through participation in Special Olympics school club.

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics today signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at increasing access to quality health care for people with intellectual disabilities.

Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) entered into a 2017 agreement with Special Olympics International to become a Global Partner.

Dr. Shi Derong, of Dongyi Capital in China, and Dr. Clement Chileshe, of the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Zambia joined in 2017.

The Unified Football Cup, hosted by Special Olympics Jamaica on 4 November, brought together 300 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.

Tom Golisano was honored for his contributions to global health, specifically through Special Olympics, in a Golisano Archives exhibit.