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Build Back Better, Build Back More Inclusive

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After disruptive but necessary closings, Special Olympics is committed to supporting schools to return with more connection and community.
Community Impact

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games
Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 14: District Candle Lab

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 14: District Candle Lab
Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle—and jewelry-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s Union Market District. Crafting personalized mementos for their clients, District Candle Lab fosters connection through creativity and accessible fun!Download the Transcript
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Jose Peña - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I like dancing and I like participating in anything that lets me show other people my skills. It makes me feel happy. I have fun and enjoy doing it!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love dancing with Special Olympics because I have the opportunity to compete.”
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Avril Lavigne - Fly Official Video

Avril Lavigne - Fly Official Video
This video was created by Avril Lavigne and Special Olympics in celebration of the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.
50 Game Changers

Dr. Steven Perlman

Dr. Perlman evaluating an athletes oral health. Healthy Athletes, Special Smiles
In the 1990s, Dr. Steve Perlman and Eunice Kennedy Shriver met to discuss the lack of access to health care for people with intellectual disabilities, who were often denied treatment.
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Unified Sports

Unified Sports
Unified Sports was inspired by a simple principle: training together and playing together is a quick path to friendship and understanding for athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.
50 Game Changers Espanol

A Very Special Christmas

A Group of singers standing in three different rows.
“Una Navidad Muy Especial” (AVSC, por sus siglas en inglés) es uno los álbumes benéficos de música más exitosos de la historia.
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