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Youth Voices

Luis Gabriel Estabas

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Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Our Words

Inclusion is a Skill: Let’s Learn It.

By Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Jr., January 31, 2025
Special Olympics DC Bowling-2019
Here’s a paradox: A world more connected than ever seems more divided than ever. Indeed, pointing out this pervasive division and exclusion nears cliché. But if exclusion is such a defining issue, so too is inclusion: the lack of it, the need for it. We believe that inclusion is not only the issue of our time, it is today’s most needed skill.
Athletes

My Journey in Athlete Leadership

By Kristine Hughes, August 12, 2020
Kristine poses with her Special Olympics USA World Games trading card and smiles.
On and off the field, Kristine Hughes is a champion of inclusion. She’s a Special Olympics athlete, an athlete leader, a certified coach, and an official. She is also the Athlete Leadership Manager and a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Africa Region Uses Education to Expand Inclusive Sport

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This Mandela Day, Special Olympics is spotlighting the importance of sport and education in the Special Olympics Africa Region as it creates opportunities for those with and without intellectual disabilities to experience the benefits of sport as it pertains to health, well-being, and fitness.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Athletes Unite To Inspire and Design 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Logo

Special Olympics USA Games Orlando 2020 logo
2022 Special Olympics USA Games logo unveiled as Organizing Committee announces premier corporate partners during celebration ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort

Kim Samuel

Kim Samuel, Special Olympics Board of Directors
President, The Samuel Family Foundation
In the News

Special Olympics, International Canoe Federation Sign Memorandum of Understanding

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During the National Games Berlin 2022, Special Olympics and the International Canoe Federation signed a proclamation committing to develop a long-term cooperation plan between the two organizations.
Sports

Motor Activity Training Program

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MATP is our Special Olympics movement-based sport program for athletes with profound intellectual disabilities who have high support needs.

Special Olympics

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The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Spread the Word

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Spread the Word is a global movement that promotes respect, dignity, and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities by challenging hurtful language and inspiring action. Each year, individuals and communities come together to stand against the R-word, use their voices, and take meaningful steps through education, pledges, events, and everyday choices to build more inclusive spaces where everyone is valued.
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