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Community Impact

Think College

Think College blue and green logo that reads: Think College: Changing expectations. Increasing opportunities.
For many years, students with intellectual disability did not get the chance to go to college. They left high school, often remaining unemployed and socially isolated.
Athletes

My Life Being Visually Impaired

By Benjamin Collins, October 11, 2018
Ben holding a countdown sign to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle
I have been working at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C. for 26 years, and I work in the Branding, Communications, and Content Department.
Community Impact

Training Takes Center Stage in South Africa

By Carolyn Phillips, October 19, 2018
Participants from the Africa Region and Special Olympics International representatives pose for a group photo. Special Olympics 50th anniversary banners stand on either side of the groups back row.
Youth from SO Africa Programs came together to exchange informative and creative strategies on how to increase youth engagement and involvement in Special Olympics at the very first Youth Activation Conference.
In the News

European Basketball Week 2018

Young male Romanian player in an orange uniform catching the basketball. The 2017 Eurobasket mascot is in the middle ground. A girl is in the foreground wearing a blue uniform with the number 6 on her back. An audience is watching the action in the background.
2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
Athletes

Choose to Include in Your Workplace

By Robert Jones, October 25, 2018
Robert "Bobby" Jones leaning over with his hands on a conference room table with a sign that reads "Thank You" sprawled across the table in front of him.
My name is Robert Jones and I work at Special Olympics International.
Athletes

I Am Capable To Do Any Job That I Set My Mind To

By Katy Sanchez, October 30, 2018
Katy Sanchez (R) is holding a small dog and standing next to a colleague that is presenting Katy with an Award of Recognition.
The reason my manager Annie hired me was that she could tell after talking to me that I really love animals and wanted to do something that would help them.
Press Releases

Seun Adigun Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Professional photos of Seun Adigun in her Under Armour athletic gear. She is looking down and smiling with her hand on her head.
Double Olympian to break barriers and promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo

Meet the 8 newest members of the Special Olympics Africa Region’s Input Council Clockwise from top left) Jimmy Masina, Joyce Ramabusa, Brightfield Shadi, Yannick Tano, Tomiwa Adeyemo, Al Sayyed Curumthaullee, Boniface Kimeu, and Nyasha Derera.
The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
Press Releases

Erika Ender Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Erika Ender smiling for a professional head shot.
Record-breaking composer, singer-song writer to help advance inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Generous Gift Funds Nation’s First Institute to Teach Nurses to Care for People with Developmental Disabilities

Golisano Institute, Fisher College, an athlete, and Special Olympics representatives pose for a group photo.
Tom Golisano, founder of the Golisano Foundation, is a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and its mission to creating inclusive health for people with intellectual disabilities.
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