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In the News

Humans of New York covers Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi

Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York will be doing a special series on athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers participating at the Games.
Community Impact

Changing Views of Self and Others: The Story of Shiyu, a Youth Leader

A girl around 14 years old stands inside at school, wearing school clothes. She smiles and gives peace signs with both hands.
Special Olympics China Athlete and Youth Leader Shiyu reflects on the impact of Unified Sports on her life.
Intellectual Disabilities

What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.

Planned Giving

The Special Olympics mission remains as vital today as it did when the movement was founded in 1968. Gifts in wills and other legacy gifts will help us ensure that every person with intellectual disabilities can participate in Special Olympics. These meaningful gifts truly fund an inclusive future.
In the News

Smithsonian Highlights Our Athletes, Our History

“Special Olympics at 50” exhibit at the National Museum of American History celebrates diversity and inclusion in sports
Athletes

Adonis Walks 30km to Attend Special Olympics Training!

Four young men preparing to race down a track.
Adonis Lutumba Nyemba was born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 27 April 1996. Adonis was a healthy child until the age of three....
Community Impact

Coach Brian’s Story

Image of athletes and coaches with the Gallagher and Special Olympics logos at the top.
As the Official Sponsor of Special Olympic International Sport and Coach Programming, A.J. Gallagher & Co. is committed to empowering athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to face their future with confidence through quality coaching and training experiences.
Athletes

Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee

By Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee, June 03, 2021
Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee standing in a black photography studio dressed in his black cycling gear standing next to a blue bicycle.
Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee
Athletes

Insights Into Down Syndrome … from an Expert

David Egan testifying, speaking into a microphone. Two officials are to his left, a male and female both dressed in business suits.
During Down Syndrome Awareness Month—and every month—Special Olympics athletes like David Egan are banishing myths and leading the way to inclusion.
In the News

Legendary Veteran of Special Olympics

Bob Beamon, Global Ambassador and Olympic athlete standing between to athletes.
Long jumper Bob Beamon at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
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