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Press Releases

Nokona Celebrates 100 Years with Celebrity Glove Auction Supporting Special Olympics

3 multi-colored baseball gloves next to the logos of Nokona and Special Olympics
[Phoenix – March 26, 2026] Nokona, the iconic American-made ball glove company, in collaboration with Special Olympics, announces an online auction of exclusive baseball gloves.
Athletes

My interview with a Special Olympics Athlete from Macau

By Josh Cohen, January 19, 2021
Ken sits at a workshop table with a book on his lap.
I’m well aware of the challenges of an autistic person in the United States but I wanted to take this opportunity to learn the challenges people with autism face living in Asia.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools Through the Eyes of Students

A young man and young woman pose in formal clothes.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, a youth engagement and activation strategy that promotes school communities of respect and dignity, is fortunate to be able to support and interact with schools and students across the country.
In the News

Special Olympics Legal Intern Combines Passion and Work

Aaisha Sanaullah, Special Olympics Legal Intern, standing in front of the white house.
Aaisha Sanaullah explains why she pursued a legal internship at Special Olympics in University of Richmond post.
In the News

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

German delegation celebrating in a group with their hands up in the air.
The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
Youth Leadership

e-Learning

Two young women and a young man stand in a group for a photo.
Special Olympics has e-Learning courses for our Youth Leaders, designed by our Youth Leaders. They are free! Find out how to access them by watching this video.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes in Kenya

A small group of 6 Special Olympics representatives including two Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers standing together.
Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
Inclusive Health

Dr. Adib Jaber (Beirut, Lebanon)

Man outside smiling, people in the background.
Dr. Jaber, an ophthalmologist and volunteer, has led the recruitment and training of local medical professionals that now provide free treatment, including surgery, for individuals with intellectual disabilities across Lebanon and the Middle East/North Africa, increasing the capacity of health systems across the Region.
Our Words

The ‘R’-Word Remains Prevalent Across Social Media

Capitol Hill Day 2011
New research shows 7 in every 10 posts are negative toward people with intellectual disabilities and 6 in every 10 posts contain a slur. Special Olympics and Best Buddies continue to ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ in the Campaign’s 10th Year.
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