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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
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Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
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Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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What Will Inclusion Look Like in 10 Years?
On Spread the Word: Inclusion Day 2020, we asked members of our Special Olympics and Best Buddies communities to share what they hope inclusion will look like ten years from now.
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Derogatory Language
Students share their thoughts on the R-Word.
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Stand Up to Bullying
Students share their thoughts on bullying and what to do.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Logo
More about World Winter Games Turin 2025
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President Trump Welcomes Members of Special Olympics USA for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi
The White House
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What is Bullying? for Kids | How to Stop Bullying | National Bullying Prevention Month | Twinkl USA
In this video, children will learn about the different types of bullying and how to respond to and prevent bullying.
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Changing a Community
City officials, self-advocates, and local leaders are working together for inclusion in Rochester, New York. See their video here and learn more about the work here.
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Teacher Burnout | Support from Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®
As educators, being encouraged to take care of your mental health by practicing self-care routines is not enough to combat the additional emotional, mental, and physical strain you experience day in and day out. Teachers need support, time, and meaningful resources. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® provides all 3.
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