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Global Center for Inclusion in Education

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The Global Center for Inclusion in Education serves as a hub for global thought leadership for inclusive education through research, policy, and programming. Its mission is dedicated to the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in academic, sport, social, and community activities.

SO-Link

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SO-Link (Linking Athletes with Scientific Opportunities) is a Special Olympics initiative that connects athletes who want to hear about research and evaluation opportunities with projects that have been carefully reviewed and approved by a committee of Special Olympics staff, athletes, and advisors.

Spread the Word

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Spread the Word is a global movement that promotes respect, dignity, and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities by challenging hurtful language and inspiring action. Each year, individuals and communities come together to stand against the R-word, use their voices, and take meaningful steps through education, pledges, events, and everyday choices to build more inclusive spaces where everyone is valued.

Athlete Leadership

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If we want a more inclusive organization and accepting world, Special Olympics athletes must be allowed to contribute in ways beyond the sports field. One of the most powerful ways we do this is through Athlete Leadership, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities in leadership roles.

Organizational Development

Organizational Development (OD) teams support country Programs to develop and grow through technical assistance, relationship building, and contextual knowledge.

Healthy Young Athletes (Pediatrics)

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Healthy Young Athletes is a holistic pediatric screening offered to children 2 – 7 years old, with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), as an initial offering by Healthy Athletes. The screening can be implemented across the three Young Athletes implementation models—school, community, and home—as well as in conjunction with large-scale Healthy Athletes events. The screening is intended to complement a child’s primary care and provides an additional review of the child’s health and development. It is therefore paired with a comprehensive referral and community support strategy that links families with local providers, community services, and education resources for follow-up and continued support. It also serves as an educational experience to increase health and development knowledge amongst parents and caregivers. This is achieved by identifying medical, developmental, and behavioral concerns that parents and caregivers may have about their child and directing them to the appropriate resources.For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at healthyyoungathletes@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.

Healthy Communities

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Please use the approved Special Olympics resources below to guide your year-round health work. At the top of the page, you will also find information for managing your 12-month Healthy Communities Impact Grant.
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World Games Berlin 2023

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 was held in Berlin, Germany. The Games were held 17 – 25 June 2023 and were composed of 24 summer sports.
Athlete Leadership

Athlete Representatives

Athlete Leaders have limitless opportunities to provide the perspective and opinions of athletes as an Athlete Representative. Athletes serving in these roles are integral members of boards, committees, and Athlete Leadership Councils. They help set policy, make recommendations for continuous improvement, introduce new ideas, and contribute to programming.
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Special Olympics North America Golf Championship

Athletes and Unified partners from throughout the United States and Canada competed in the sport of golf at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville, PA. Competition was held in individual stroke and Unified team play.
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