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Athletes

Renee Manfredi Reflects on Inclusion

By Renee Manfredi, August 06, 2019
Renee’s magical 50th Year Anniversary Celebration leaves a lasting memory.
As the Global Week of Inclusion began I thought, "what does inclusion really mean, what does it really look like?"
Community Impact

LaCapra Inspires Students, Makes Impact Beyond Competition

By RJ Nealon, April 02, 2021
Students gathered together in the school’s gym to celebrate coach LaCapra’s award.
Coach LaCapra, of Oxford High School, was awarded the SONA Outstanding Coach award for Unified Champion Schools.
Community Impact

Inclusion and 10 Years of ESPN Partnership Celebrated at Perth Amboy High School

By RJ Nealon, April 13, 2024
Students and teachers stand pose for a group photo in a high school gym. They are standing behind a sign that reads "ESPN Special Olympics Unified Sports Global Presenting Sponsor".
The gymnasium at Perth Amboy High School is at capacity with the student body, gearing up for the traditional students vs. teachers basketball game.
Community Impact

Fathers of Special Olympics Malta Share their Hopes for the Future

two pictures of young men standing and holding medals
Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games brought a sense of relief in our movement and an injection of energy to the athletes.
Community Impact

Mom of Special Olympics Germany Athlete Inspires 45+ People to Volunteer and Work at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

Schwarz family standing together side-by-side for a family photo.
Few people can say they are single-handedly responsible for more than 45 people volunteering and working at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
Sport and Competition

World Games Athens 2011

Fireworks going off at night at the Los Angeles World Games.
Athens, Greece • 25th June – 4th July 2011
Community Impact

A Girl’s Place is on an Inclusive Playing Field: Women Sports Leaders Discuss How to Make Sports Inclusive for All

Group of women standing up behind a table for a group photo.
Using Special Olympics World Games in Berlin as a backdrop, women sports leaders discussed ways to improve opportunities for women and girls to engage in sports.

Human R.A.C.E

Three athletes in blue India jerseys smile and pose with BWF President Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul.
Our storytelling platform, Human R.A.C.E gives voice to athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, coaches, family members and volunteers who work closely with them.We tell authentic stories to help people understand the challenges and discrimination faced by one of the world’s most socially isolated, under-served and stigmatized populations.

Health Messenger

The resources can be used to train Special Olympics athletes to become Health Messengers, empowering them to become health leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large.

SOUCS Playbook Resources

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Access the Unified Champion Schools Grade Level Playbooks
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