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In the News

Advancing Inclusion for Rohingya Refugees with Disabilities Through Sport in Bangladesh

Badminton players going for the birdie. the text reads: "...to advance the inclusion of Rohingya refugees with intellectual disabilities through a pilot program of inclusive sport sessions and coach training."
A new pledge by Special Olympics Asia Pacific and its partners leverages sport to identify, include, and support Rohingya refugees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Pop Star Erika Ender Discusses Bullying

Pop Star Erika Ender Discusses Bullying
Pop Star Erika Ender Discusses Her Experience Being Bullied

Dr Wale Akinyemi: Sports builds leadership

Dr Wale Akinyemi: Sports builds leadership
Author and Nigerian Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Wale Akinyemi shares his story of inclusion with athlete leader Sammy Kamande.

Lexi Dibbern

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My Name is Lexi Dibbern. I am in 10th grade at Cortez High School in Phoenix. I have autism and am very social. I like to help people and I love animals. I am kind and have a big heart. I enjoy school and many sports. I work hard and give a lot of effort to things I do.
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Kenya

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

Eve Vance

Rollerskating Subject Matter Expert - Texas
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Gymnastics-Artistic

Artistic Gymnastics Lead
This page draws together artistic gymnastics-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.
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Strong Minds

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Strong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition provides a natural opportunity to develop active strategies for maintaining emotional wellness under stress, such as: thinking positive thoughts, releasing stress and connecting with others.
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Kaung’s Path to Empowering Others: Everyone Has a Chance

Special Olympics Athlete Leader
When you meet Kaung Myat San, the first thing you notice is his smile—warm, genuine, and full of energy. At just 23, he’s already become a role model in his community, proving that with determination and talent, anything is possible.
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Delivering Jobs Campaign to Create Pathways to One Million Employment and Leadership Opportunities by 2025 for People with Autism, Intellectual and/or Developmental Differences

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Autism Speaks, Best Buddies and Special Olympics join forces with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for inclusion campaign
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