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Health Messenger

The resources can be used to train Special Olympics athletes to become Health Messengers, empowering them to become health leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large.

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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Find all of the tools you need to host your own Spread the Word events. Are you holding a school or community Spread the Word event? You can find materials for purchase at the Spread the Word Online Store including banners, t-shirts, stickers, bracelets and much more.

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

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The Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion is creating a world where individuals with intellectual disabilities are celebrated, respected, and fully integrated as valued members of their communities.

Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

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The inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup will feature basketball players with and without intellectual disabilities playing on the same team.

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Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.

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Get in touch with us to volunteer, become an athlete, join a Unified Sports team, work as a coach and to learn about upcoming events.

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These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.

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Special Olympics is a global sports movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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