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Community Impact

NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Celebrate A Decade-Long Partnership

By RJ Nealon, August 10, 2021
4 people appear on separate Zoom screens as they talk about the NCAA DIII and Special Olympics partnership.
In 2011, Dan Dutcher, the former Vice President of Division III, set out to find what could take the identity of Division III to the next level.
Intellectual Disabilities

Autism

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Autism is a complex neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person learns, communicates and interacts with others.
Athletes

Special Olympics Indiana Paves the Way with Athlete Internship Program

By RJ Nealon, September 13, 2023
Four Special Olympics athletes take a selfie.
Part employment opportunity, part learning experience, internships are often an integral part of a person’s career development.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Included as Virtual Fans for NBA Game

By RJ Nealon, August 28, 2020
A behind-the-scenes view of the NBA virtual fan experience on Microsoft Teams.
To say everything is a bit different these days is an understatement. But the NBA is doing everything it can to make things feel normal.
Athletes

Slovakia Set to Host 5th Annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition

A triathlete swimming
Jolein's feet burned as they struck the pavement. She'd lost count of the number of steps she'd taken, as all that repeated in her mind was 'the cycling is done, it’s almost over – just a bit of running left, and my coach will be waiting proudly at the finish line.'
Athletes

Special Olympics Georgia Athlete Sets Bar High in Gymnastics as an Athlete and Coach

By RJ Nealon, February 04, 2021
Lani De Mello World Games 2015.
Special Olympics Georgia athlete Lani DeMello continues to achieve incredible things in athletics and coaching gymnastics.
Community Impact

Hasbro to Support 5 Virtual Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® National Banner Celebrations

Three female students smile on a outdoor school field. The graphic reads, “White County Middle School, Cleveland, Georgia.” A quote from Dr. MaryKay Berry reads, “Through their work, Mrs. Julie Collins and White County’s Unified program have established a climate and culture of teamwork, inclusion, respect, and acceptance, for all students regardless of their abilities.”
At Special Olympics, it is our mission to celebrate inclusion at all times—no matter the setting. This belief has been even stronger in the past year with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and growing need for virtual connections.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Health Messengers Inspiring Their Communities to Stay Active on World Day for Physical Activity and Beyond

An athlete standing in front of a group of athletes, leading them through a fitness activity outside on a grass field.
World Day for Physical Activity is celebrated globally on 6 April each year, emphasizing the importance of staying active through sport and physical fitness daily.
Press Releases

Announcing 2020 Special Olympics Xbox Virtual Gaming Event

On the left text that reads: Special Olympics | Microsoft: 2020 Special Olympics XBox Virtual Gaming Event. On the right an image of a Toyota race car.
Back in 2018, Xbox hosted the first video gaming tournament at Special Olympics USA Games that were held in Seattle, Washington. Special Olympics athletes from four states competed head-to-head at the University of Washington and showed us the passion that existed for such an event.
Athletes

Celebrating Dreams and Dedication: Sitthiphon Phisajarn

Young man sitting in a field on the grass.
Sitthiphon Phisajarn‘s story of perseverance, passion, and determination to be able to compete alongside, and against, his twin brother at World Games Berlin 2023.
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