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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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Sports
Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
Inclusive Leadership
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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Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
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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Events
Events
Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 – 11 July 2026.
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.
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.
Host an Event
Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
USA Games 2026
June 20 – 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
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Digital Accessibility: How Brightspot and Special Olympics Are Changing the Game
In this episode, we speak with Parker Ramsdell, a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and the Senior Vice President of People, Mission & Culture at Brightspot.
Gaming for Inclusion
2023 Gaming for Inclusion Tournament Special Olympics
Thank you to Xbox and Twitch.tv/Xbox allowing Special Olympics the opportunity to share this stream.
Gaming for Inclusion
2023 Gaming for Inclusion Celebrity Showcase Special Olympics
Thank you to Xbox and Twitch.tv/Xbox allowing Special Olympics the opportunity to share this stream.
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The importance of Inclusive Health Research
Through Project ALL STAR, a Special Olympics research and evaluation initiative, athlete co-researchers aim to improve inclusive health programming and make a difference in the lives of fellow athletes.
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"Words Hurt" - by Jeremy Schaap
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Spread The Word
Exclusion begins with derogatory language. Words Affect Attitudes, Attitudes Impact Actions. Take the action to spread inclusion. Take the pledge today. #PledgetoInclude
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Spotlight on Lily D Moore - Embracing Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusive Education
On next week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Rockit™ Apple, hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven meet Lily D. Moore, actor, model and Special Olympics Global Ambassador! Lily joins to share her insights on true inclusion and her experiences advocating for actors with disabilities.
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Inclusion in Physical Education: Dover High School Wellness Program
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