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Youth & Schools

Our work aims to empower young people, educators, coaches, and families as leaders for inclusion, starting in their local schools and communities around the world.

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup

Katowice, Poland to host first-ever Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup from 5 – 8 October 2025.

Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

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

Inclusive Leadership

Special Olympic’s leadership work drives personal and cultural change. First, we build leadership skills in athletes, so they have the opportunity to become leaders within the movement, their communities, and ultimately, teachers of inclusion. Then, through the Unified Leadership approach, athletes educate people without disabilities to improve their behaviors and practices creating more inclusive environments for all.

Families

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day. Whether you're new or already involved, there are countless ways to connect, lead, and grow with us.

Ways to Give

Together, we can provide transformational experiences for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Global Health Report: Focusing on the Invisible

The Overlooked Needs of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Actions to Strengthen Health Systems for Inclusion

Athletes

Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!

History

From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities to a global sports movement, Special Olympics has been changing lives and attitudes since 1968.