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Maureen McCormick Named Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Marueen McCormick at Capitol Hill Day
Legendary Actor to Advocate for Inclusion in Schools, Health Care Systems, and Communities
Our Words

Carl Lewis and Friends Take the Pledge

Carl Lewis and Friends Take the Pledge
Carl Lewis, Alonzo Mourning, Evander Holyfield and Stormy Henley have taken the pledge to end the R-word. Have you?
Our Words

We Need a New R-Word

We Need a New R-Word
This is a video created by Noah Gray from Miami, Florida to raise awareness about the hurtfulness of using the word 'retard.'
Our Words

Be Kind, Be Tolerant

Be Kind, Be Tolerant
This is a video created by youth in Arlington, Virginia to raise awareness about the hurtfulness of using the word 'retard'. The animation was done by Phi Tran.
Our Words

Jersey City Public Schools Rally for Respect!

Jersey City Public Schools Rally for Respect!
Students from Jersey Public Schools performed songs of respect and acceptance during a Rally for Respect on March 4th.

For Russell

For Russell
YouTube user RayMay52 posted this powerful video to her channel in support of her brother. Here is the video information as displayed on the channel: For Russell. And yes, I'm aware I spell retarded wrong.
Community Impact

Over 700 Health Screenings Performed in Two Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

An athlete receiving an eye exam
Over the last two days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® conducted over 700 free health screenings for athletes and Unified partners participating in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, Paris 2026.
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Highlighting Health at the Special Olympics Pan African Games 2020

Young athlete is given an eye exam by a volunteer while another athlete watches.
The first-ever Pan African Games provided a one of a kind experience, including in Healthy Athletes, with 1845 screenings in just 5 days!
Athletes

Speed and Sound

Female athlete on the track running. Another two female athletes are in the background along with spectators in the seats.
Ecuadorian athlete Jacqueline Gilces starred in one of the most emotional moments of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Community Impact

Ali Embraces New Life with the Support of Special Olympics

Two men, one wearing a red shirt and another a blue one, and a woman wearing a blue shirt pose for the camera while the man in the middle holds a football
Afghan refugee living in Spain shares how the ‘Unified with Refugees’ sports platform helped him integrate into his new community
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