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Inclusion Means a Seat at the Table

By Leia Isanhart, Senior Technical Advisor, Health, Catholic Relief Services , May 22, 2019
A man holding a small boy, the small boy is looking at the photographer and another man is reaching out and shaking the small boy's hand.
Early childhood development (ECD) interventions are critical to helping children survive and thrive. In particular, according to the WHO, children with disabilities and developmental difficulties need nurturing care just as much as any other child, if not more, to reach their full potential.

Diaw Diop: Life is special | Conversations With My Hero

Diaw Diop: Life is special | Conversations With My Hero
Musical artist and Special Olympics Senegal Ambassador Diaw Diop shares his story of inclusion with youth leader Khadidiatou Niang.
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World Down Syndrome Day: Hadbaa’s Journey

Hadbaa at a young age stands in front of Special Olympics Singapore signs with her family.
Read about Hadbaa’s story joining Special Olympics Singapore in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.
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Special Olympics Announced as WWE Business Partner of the Year

Representatives from Special Olympics and WWE stand for a group photo; Special Olympics New York Athlete Angel (power lifter) stands in the center with a champion ship belt around her waist.
Special Olympics was recognized as WWE’s 2018 Business Partner of the Year during the annual Business Partner Summit in Brooklyn on April 6th.
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FIFA, LOC and WHO team up in Seychelles to bring ‘Be Active’ to Special Olympics

Group of people on the beach holding a sign.
FIFA and the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the 2025 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup teamed up with Special Olympics and the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote inclusion through the power of sport along with how to live an active and healthy lifestyle.

Anne Dearth Williams

Anne Williams, Vice President, Health Services and Education
As Vice President, Health Services and Education, Dr. Williams leads Special Olympics International’s Health strategic pillars of assessment and training to improve global health outcomes in people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in over 115 countries and seven regions. She oversees the development and delivery of new, advanced virtual and in-person clinical assessment and training initiatives which address health disparities in people with ID. Her work will also ensure that healthcare professionals and students are adequately prepared to deliver exceptional care to people with ID, so that inclusive health is a reality for all.
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Expansion of Special Olympics Football Partnerships Thanks to Soccerex

A group of people standing on a stage.
Special Olympics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Soccerex.
Athletes

A Tale of Two Goalkeepers as Kenya Women’s Football Team Clinches Gold

Kenyan Football team celebrating on the field.
“All Inclusive,” goalkeeper Marystella Ndolwa, one of the athletes profiled in the film, was hesitant to make any predictions about Special Olympics Kenya women’s football/soccer team’s upcoming match.
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keeper diving for the ball before it makes it into the net.
Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders Step Up for a Historic Regional Athlete Congress

A black and white image shows the Special Olympics North America logo alongside the words "2026 Regional Athlete Congress".
Talk a little with the athlete leaders going to the Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress in Michigan, and you will notice they have some things in common.
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