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Sport Partnerships

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Special Olympics actively seeks partnerships with international sport organizations to demonstrate the unique ability of sports to transcend barriers and serve as a vehicle for social inclusion for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Blog

Amplifying athlete voices.

Youth and School

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Special Olympics Unified Schools and Unified Champion Schools® kindergarten through university empower young people and educators to be leaders of change. Through playing and learning we will create a more inclusive world.

Inclusion Works

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We celebrate our most inclusive games in Special Olympics history by profiling global athletes competing in the Abu Dhabi World Games in March.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.

Tributes

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After Eunice Kennedy Shriver died in August 2009, letters of tribute poured in from around the world. She was mourned by Special Olympics athletes, professional athletes, celebrities, world leaders—and many more. These tributes below just begin to show the impact and scope of Eunice's work to build a more inclusive society.

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Explore the rich collection of articles, speeches, videos, and galleries that tell the story of Eunice's life and her impact on people around the world.

Program Quality Standards

The Program Quality Standards (PQS) are a tool to help Programs develop and increase quality of programmatic areas and overall operations. They help Programs identify what to focus on in order to provide athletes with the highest quality programming. Frequently Asked Questions

COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources

This resource includes an Education Toolkit of materials for athletes, caregivers and families to learn more about the flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines.
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