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Inclusion Works

PROVING YOURSELF—Life Lesson from Youssef

PROVING YOURSELF—Life Lesson from Youssef
Youssef saw his friends beaten and bullied, then he was beaten and bullied—all because they have intellectual disabilities. Instead of giving up, he became determined to show the world that people with ID can do anything ”if only we are given the chance.” In his own words, he inspires us to grab every opportunity to succeed, because “we are ALL able.”
Inclusion Works

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS—Work Lesson from Lily

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS—Work Lesson from Lily
From the very start, Lily had big dreams—and determination! She’s a trail-blazing young talent, who also happens to have Down syndrome. Still in her teens, she’s become a popular model & actress, most recently appearing on the Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever.” Here, she shares some tips for anyone else determined to follow their dreams.
Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Nigel Barker

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Nigel Barker
Inclusion Revolution Radio is back, and with none other than our Champion Ambassador Nigel Barker! Hear more about his varied career as a fashion photographer, reality TV show personality, author and filmmaker, and discover what drove Nigel to become a prominent voice for the #InclusionRevolution and key player in our recent #BEBRAVE campaign.
Videos

European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story

European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story
Martim from Special Olympics Portugal is one of 35,000 players from 45 countries taking part in Special Olympics European Football Week 2024. Discover what #EFW2024 and the game of football mean to him!
Youth & Schools

Champions of Change: Special Olympics Montenegro

Champions of Change: Special Olympics Montenegro
Special Olympics (SO) Montenegro took action for inclusion on our Global Day of Activation. Watch the video to learn more about SO Montenegro's involvement with Spread the Word: Inclusion and the impact the campaign has had on local schools and communities.
Community Impact

Shredding Stereotypes

Shredding Stereotypes
Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter does all she can to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Global Youth Leadership Summit

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In March 2019, our Global Youth Leadership Summit will bring together unified young leaders of the Special Olympics movement to mold a new world.

2011 Athens - Let the Games Begin

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From aquatics to gymnastics to basketball, this video catches the excitement of Special Olympics World Games competition.
Videos

The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet

The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet
Attracting world leaders, celebrities, dignitaries and hundreds of thousands of spectators, the Special Olympics World Games are one of the most powerful and important vehicles for communicating to the world the abilities and gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, the most marginalized population on earth.
Athletes

How to Make a Friendship Bracelet

Loretta finger weaving a friendship bracelet.
Loretta Claiborne is the Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Board of Directors and athlete from Pennsylvania. In this expert tip video, she demonstrates how to make a friendship bracelet.
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