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In the News

U.S. Senator Honors Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne

Loretta stands next to a sign that reads, “U.S. Senator Bob Casey Honors Black History Month. Voices Empowering Generational Change.”
Loretta Claiborne, Chief Inspiration Officer, received recognition from U.S. Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania (Claiborne’s home state) during Black History Month.
Leadership Development

Unified Leadership

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Building from sport, Unified Leadership teaches leaders of all abilities to value and learn from each other, and create environments where people with ID succeed in meaningful roles.
Community Impact

Commit To Change: Leaving No One Behind

Carmelo Sandiego, Ruby Lawler, Muhammad Haseeb Abbasi, and Pauline Paul.
At Special Olympics, we’re not just about sports. We are agents of change, stepping up for a more inclusive world—one in which everyone has the opportunity to lead meaningful and well-rounded lives.
Sports & Coaching

Cross Country Skiing

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Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
Blog

Stonich’s Long Journey with Special Olympics Leads to Memorable Moments

A group of six Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners pose for a photo in front of a banner that says Special Olympics.
Rick Stonich’s Special Olympics Colorado journey started 23 years ago when he lived next door to an elderly couple who housed two people with intellectual disabilities. Now he's been a golf coach and Unified partner, finding fulfillment in the organization.
In the News

Special Olympics Continues to get Active in Winter Sports

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) shared the following excerpt about Special Olympics’ involvement in World Snow Day and the Special Olympics Great Britain Winter Games in Italy.
Community Impact

Special Olympics – Five Days in Folgaria

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A new sports documentary following the athletes, coaches and volunteers of Special Olympics Great Britain has been released globally by BBC Sport.
Athletes

Always Time For Training - And Gold - in Vesna Mišić’s Multi-Sport Universe

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The Bosnia and Herzegovina athlete is a Special Olympics World Games champion in futsal and a regional champion in basketball. And that is only the beginning.
In the News

Special Olympics Announces New Rosemary Collaboratory Initiative to Help Strengthen Health Systems to Include those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Rosemary Kennedy inspired Eunice Kennedy Shriver to found Special Olympics, and Special Olympics is excited to further honor her memory with the newly launched Rosemary Collaboratory.
What We Do

National Education Leaders Network Members

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Special Olympics Unified Champion School’s National Education Leaders Network (NELN) is made up of nearly two dozen leaders in special education, research, social equity, and education leadership. The NELN will work to accelerate the UCS strategy by providing insights, direction, opportunities, and access to national education conversations. This diverse network will offer refreshing outlooks and we look forward to their expertise and guidance. The leadership appointment is part of a comprehensive nomination process that occurs every three years.
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