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Our goal is to disrupt the cycle of isolation and exclusion with grassroots action for inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities around the world.
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Innovation Grant: Inclusion Beyond Sports

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Inclusion Beyond Sports is changing how people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are seen and integrated into society.
Intellectual Disabilities

Other Intellectual Disabilities

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There are many other types of intellectual disabilities—some have known causes, while others remain unknown.

Families

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These tools will support engaging families in diverse roles throughout Special Olympics. We encourage you to share them widely with both families and Program staff.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Athlete Leadership

On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Amanda Harrinauth about what it means to be an athlete leader.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Employed by Special Olympics Programs Strive for Inclusion in the Workforce

By RJ Nealon, October 01, 2021
Employment stories come in all categories, with each story reflecting a unique perspective and journey to getting that job. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is not always an easy journey to employment.
Videos

First Athlete Leadership Council Meeting in Maui

First Athlete Leadership Council Meeting in Maui
From once being shy as a child to now leading with confidence, Nikilani hosted the very first Special Olympics Maui Athlete Leadership Council meeting.
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Special Olympics Spain #EFW2017

Special Olympics Spain #EFW2017
Villareal FC Unified Football Tournament
Europe Eurasia Stories

Special Olympics Romania Athlete Anca Miron Launches Her Very Own Children’s Book

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Anca Miron launched the children’s book ‘Anca’s Snowshoeing Adventure’ – which was inspired by the story of her journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 – at a book signing event in Seneca Anticafe in Bucharest on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Anca’s book is one of four in a series focused on Special Olympics athletes.
Healthy Start

Processing the Diagnosis

After learning that your child has DD/ID you will have questions about the diagnosis, your next steps and what your child’s future may look like.
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