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R-Word Resource Archive

The Effects of the R-Word

Advocates explain why the R-word is so hurtful when used in jokes or as part of everyday speech.
Community Impact

Coach Emi’s Story

Coach Emi in a bright purple cow-neck sweater on the ice with ice skaters in the background. Text on the top reads: Confidence. Text on the bottom reads: Coach Emi Freese, Special Olympics New York; Gallagher logo and text that reads: Official Sponsor of Special Olympics International Sport and Coach Programming.
The role of a coach comes down to being a strong and supportive leader. As Special Olympics New York coaches, we do this with and for the athletes. We're taking the sport that we love and sharing it because we want to make a change in this world for the better.
Inclusive Health

Fitness

Athletes performing squats in a gym.
Fitness is an important aspect of the Special Olympics mission. Physical activity, adequate nutrition and hydration enhance athletes’ sports performance and improve health and overall quality of life.

Robert (Bobby) Stephens

Robert (Bobby) Stephens - North Carolina Youth Ambassador
North Carolina
Press Releases

Berlin, Germany selected to host the 2023 Special Olympics World Games

Three people in a stadium standing together in a group holding a sign that read: #berlin2023
WASHINGTON, DC – November 13, 2018: Berlin, Germany has won the race to host Special Olympics’ flagship sporting event, the World Games in 2023.

Join the Revolution

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Our mission at Special Olympics is to help others find joy, confidence and fulfillment—no matter who they are. We seek to inspire people to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces David Evangelista as New Chief Executive Officer

David Evangelista holding a Special Olympics branded football.
[Washington, DC, USA – 14 July 2025] The international Board of Directors of Special Olympics is pleased to announce the appointment of David Evangelista as the global movement’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 January 2026.
Community Impact

NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Celebrate A Decade-Long Partnership

By RJ Nealon, August 10, 2021
4 people appear on separate Zoom screens as they talk about the NCAA DIII and Special Olympics partnership.
In 2011, Dan Dutcher, the former Vice President of Division III, set out to find what could take the identity of Division III to the next level.
Athletes

Bikes Across Borders

Athlete cyclist pedals towards finish line.
On the surface, cycling may seem like an individual sport, but it takes a team to get competitors across the finish line.
Press Releases

Special Olympics USA Team Named

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201 Athletes, Coaches and Staff to Represent the United States at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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