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Athletes

Sebastiaan Van Luijn: From Childhood Bullying to Competing at Turin 2025

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Sebastiaan’s journey shows the power of perseverance and community support.
Athletes

Skiing "Is My Favorite Exercise!"—Alexandrea Trains for World Winter Games

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Alexandrea Rutledge has been working out "a lot" ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. She's been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 12 years, and this will be her first international competition.
Athletes

Be a Fan of Floorball Athlete Fan Xinwei

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Fan Xinwei is a teenage athlete who's already an experienced Special Olympics floorball player. In fact, he's been playing floorball since 2016.
Our Words

R-Word Use: A Letter to Elon Musk

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Tim Shriver urges influential leaders to join the fight for dignity, acceptance, and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
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How to Talk to Your Friends About the R-Word: A Guide for Students and Parents

From political figures using it in public to major blockbusters sneaking it into the mainstream, the R-word is being used at an alarming frequency.
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Dialogue Scenario 2: Collecting R-word Pledges at an Event

Use this dialogue guide and tips to help you successfully articulate why the R-word is hurtful and harmful in everyday speech.
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Be a Leader & Share Your Success at Ending the R-Word

We want to hear stories of how you are creating a more inclusive world to inspire and teach others how to change their communities.
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How to Walk Away and Still do Good

Sometimes it simply may be best to walk away from a situation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still do good after walking away. Learn how.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the R-Word

Learn more about our campaign and the power of inclusive language.
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Inclusive Language Legislation

Special Olympics athletes advocate for all people with intellectual disabilities on a local and national level.
To create communities of respect where all people are valued, it is important to change the language of our laws at the state and Federal levels.
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