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Media Registrations for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Now Open

Two swimmers being interviewed.
Berlin to host global media and broadcasters, 17 – 25 June 2023
In the News

Coach Webinar Series 2022

A look back on the 2022 Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Releases 2022 Faces of Inclusion Books: Stories of Inclusion

Members of the Youth Leaders Council, including Omnia (top left) and Sherif (far right), pose together after an activity.
Special Olympics has launched their second annual “Faces of Inclusion” book highlighting individuals impacted by the organization’s Unified Schools programming, which is a school offering Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Community Impact

Influencing the Unified Footprints of Tomorrow in Africa Region

yasha Derera, Special Olympics athlete leader from Zimbabwe holding a microphone, presents a Play Unified red ball and ceremonial scarves to four Medi Response first aid volunteers in paramedic uniforms on the stage of the conference.
Athletes, siblings, and youth leaders held the first-ever joined Regional Youth Leadership Summit and Athlete Congress in Johannesburg - the first summit held in the Africa Region since 2019.
In the News

The Washington Post Chronicles “A Very Special Christmas”

A Very Special Christmas Volume 3 cover art
The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article titled shared via MSN.com titled How a 1987 Christmas album changed the way the holiday sounds.
Ways to Give

Future Gifts Through Your Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, or Other Financial Accounts

Two athletes giving one another a high 5.
It’s easy to name Special Olympics as a partial or total beneficiary of your retirement accounts, life insurance plan, Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), and other financial accounts, including your bank and brokerage accounts. And it’s as simple as signing your name.
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Special Olympics USA Team Named

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201 Athletes, Coaches and Staff to Represent the United States at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
In the News

International Day of Education 2023

Young children walking in a single file line.
Tim Shriver's Op-Ed in Euronews: To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead
In the News

Dr. Jacqueline Jodl Discusses the Importance of Inclusionary Practices in Education With the Diplomatic Courier

Photo is text that says, “3%, Special Olympics calls on all governments to allocate 3% of their education funding to inclusionary practices that fully integrate students with intellectual disabilities into school communities.” Special Olympics logo is in the bottom right corner of the photo.
“As policymakers and education leaders attempt to triage the challenges faced by young people in the aftermath of the pandemic, they should consider prioritizing the principles of social inclusion—improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.”
Press Releases

Special Olympics Unified Skiing and Snowboarding Returns to X Games Aspen 2023

Daina Shilts and Mons Røisland raise their arms and snowboards in the air while standing on podiums outside in the snow.
In 2023, Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding will return for its eighth year at X Games Aspen and Unified Skiing will return for the third year.
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