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United Airlines and Special Olympics Announce Global Relationship

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United Airlines and Special Olympics International today announced the expansion of their relationship globally, celebrating in their shared vision to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. The announcement is the next evolution in United’s relationship with Special Olympics that represents a continued effort to break down barriers and further build on the organization’s remarkable legacy of inclusion by engaging the airline’s employees around the world.
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1970s: A Joyful New Movement Gains Momentum

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Stigma facing people with intellectual disabilities is slowly being replaced with respect and admiration—on the playing fields and off.
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Spectacular Ceremony Launched Countdown to Abu Dhabi 2019

The 2017 closing ceremony in Austria also marked the start of the countdown to Abu Dhabi becoming the first Middle East host.
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Special Olympics Delegates Advocated for Funding on Capitol Hill

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Athletes from across the nation held more than 250 face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate.
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Special Olympics and GoFundMe Announce Global Sponsorship

The partnership will create hundreds of fundraising campaigns for teams, delegations and athletes to attend the Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games.
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Didier Drogba Announced as Global Ambassador

Global soccer legend to open doors and promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Football Fever Starts Here: 45,000 Athletes to Participate in 450 Events Across 50 Countries for Special Olympics European Football Week 2018

As football fever heats up, Special Olympics European Football Week 2018 kicks off! From 19 to 27 May, 45,000 athletes across 50 countries will take to the pitches of Europe Eurasia and enjoy the beautiful game.
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ESPN Hosts Inaugural Unified Sports Challenge at 2018 USA Games

Executives from The Walt Disney Company, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and more compete to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Unified Sports®
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Multinational Study of Attitudes toward Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

For decades, many have believed that the doors to inclusion in mainstream society have been shut tight because of misconceptions, ignorance and fear.
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