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Community Impact

Student-Athletes Make Impact on Campus Beyond SUNY New Paltz Athletics

By RJ Nealon, March 10, 2022
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When Olivia Ingalsbe arrived at SUNY New Paltz to play for the women’s soccer team, the foundation of Special Olympics was already cemented on campus.
In the News

Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Latin America

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In July 2024, Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education and Special Olympics Argentina hosted the Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools workshop, with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, an event aimed at introducing and expanding Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming.
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Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Middle East/North Africa

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The Special Olympics MENA Unified Champion Schools (UCS) Hub event, titled Excellence in Action: Expanding UCS across the MENA region, was held from October 23 to October 26, 2024.
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Global Coalition is Transforming Schools and Changing Lives

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When the Philippines joined the Global Coalition for Inclusion, it marked a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific region and reinforced a growing commitment to inclusive education.
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Special Olympics Latin America holds its first Regional Youth Leadership Summit

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In March 2020, total of 20 Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities, along with their mentors, met in Guatemala City to participate in the first Regional Youth Leadership Summit, where they’ll share ideas on how to create a more inclusive world.
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A Landmark Week for Inclusion: Middle East & Africa MATP Coach Training and Health Forum

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From October 1 – 5, 2025, Special Olympics Middle East & North Africa (SOMENA) hosted the first-ever Continental MATP Coach Training Seminar and Family Health Forum in Abu Dhabi.
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Europe Eurasia

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Below you'll find resources for Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia (SOEE) region and programs.
Community Impact

Equality Before the Law: How Haley Waggoner is Shaping Legislation for Nebraska

By Jon Ryan, July 31, 2026
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Haley Waggoner, a Special Olympics International staff member on the Government Relations team and Special Olympics Nebraska athlete, has established an impactful connection with the Nebraska State Legislator leading to positive changes in law and local communities.
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Special Olympics x Michael Phelps Foundation: Make Every Race Count

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The Make Every Race Count campaign was created to help swimmers turn their failure into success.
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Key to success of Special Olympics Malta Games

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The Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games 2022 would not have been possible without the immense support of the Government of Malta and SportMalta, as well as that of key advocates at all levels of public life.
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