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SHAPE America and Special Olympics Partner to Impact School Communities Through Unified Physical Education

Two boys in a gym with their arms around each other smiling.
For more than 50 years, SHAPE America—Society of Health and Physical Educators and Special Olympics have joined forces to provide inclusive physical education (PE) programs nationwide.
In the News

Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión

Joel Matos swims laps in a pool to prepare for upcoming event.
Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
Athletes

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

By RJ Nealon, January 26, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete sits behind a table covered in a red cloth. In front of her are video cameras and computer monitors. She smiles at the camera.
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
In the News

Special Olympics’ Unified Schools Model—the Key to Transformational Inclusion in Schools

Map of the world with Greece, Kenya, India, and China highlighted.
Today Special Olympics releases research showing how their Unified Schools model removes one of the greatest barriers—negative attitudes and behaviors—for students with intellectual disability (ID) and improves the education of all students.
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Sports® Educational Video Launched

illustration of two teams on a basketball court.
Special Olympics has launched a Unified Sports® educational video to help raise understanding of Unified Sports.
Press Releases

Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Young adult women on the pitch; one player from the opposing team attempts to take the ball.
Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
Press Releases

National University’s Social and Emotional Harmony program Partners with Special Olympics to Mentor Youth Leaders

A young girl with Down syndrome in a yellow shirt with a backwards ball cap holds her arms out in celebration of running on a track
National University’s Social and emotional Harmony program partners with Special Olympics to mentor Youth Leaders.
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang on ‘Legends Live On’

Yang Yang holding a microphone, stepping up on a stage, and waving.
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s ‘Legends Live On’ series.
In the News

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan Celebrates One Year to Go AND New Partner!

Young athlete skating in front of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 logo.
With one year to go to Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022, Russian Railways have become an official partner of the Games!
Community Impact

Donate Your Car to Special Olympics

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Donate your car, boat, or RV to Special Olympics and help get one more athlete onto the playing field.
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