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Community Impact

Special Olympics Finds Competitive Edge at NIRSA Flag Football Championships

By RJ Nealon, March 27, 2024
A group of people stand on a football field, posing for a picture.
It’s a cold and windy weekend in the quiet college town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, but despite it being winter break for Oklahoma State University, you can hear the cheers of students.
In the News

The Olympics Celebrate Special Olympics Mother During World Down Syndrome Day

5 people sit and 2 people stand looking official in front of a Special Olympics 50th anniversary banner.
On World Down Syndrome Day 2024, Special Olympics athletes, families, coaches and staff were being celebrated just as much as they were celebrating.
Community Impact

Spread the Word Founders, Tim Shriver Jr. and Soeren Palumbo, Join Inclusion Revolution Radio to Celebrate 15 Years of Their Campaign

Graphic includes Inclusion Revolution Radio logo and a photo of Tim Shriver Jr. And Soeren Palumbo with text that reads, “Season #6 Episode 3 Tim Shriver Jr. Soeren Palumbo Co-Creators, Spread the Word”
On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Spread the Word co-founders, Tim Shriver Jr. and Soeren Palumbo.
Community Impact

European Union-Supported Safeguarding Project Concludes in Slovakia

Special Olympics Programs, SOEE and Centre for Sports and Human Rights representatives gathered in a room posing for the photo
Meetings held in Bratislava, Slovakia, on 12 March marked the conclusion of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard initiative, funded by the European Union's Erasmus+.
In the News

Award-Winning Documentary Follows 9-Year Old Ukrainian Refugee’s First Steps

Olek and Vita stand posing for the camera with Rosa sitting in a stroller between them.
The award-winning documentary "When We Get Home" by Kathleen Shriver and Walking Films is a poignant exploration of the profound impact of war on marginalized communities, with a particular focus on individuals with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

New Sport Partnership Driving Special Olympics Golfers to the Game

Woman hitting a ball with a golf club.
The following is an article published by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on the growth and development of Special Olympics golfers and the sport of golf through Special Olympics’ partnership with Topgolf:
Blog

Entrevista con Pablo Composto, Mensajero Global

Pablo Composto
"Luchador por los derechos de las personas con discapacidad". En el Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Autismo, resaltamos las historias y los esfuerzos de nuestros atletas por promover y defender la plena realización de los derechos y libertades de las personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo (DID), incluyendo TEA.
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Special Olympics International and Gallagher Announce Renewed Global Partnership to Further Support Special Olympics Sports and Athletes Around the World

Special Olympics Proud Partner: Gallagher
Multi-year global partnership builds on efforts and Gallagher’s commitment to continue to promote inclusion, equity, and acceptance around the world.
Athletes

Athlete Leader James Steps Up to Run First London Marathon

James Wyatt, Special Olympics Derbyshire athlete, coach and Athlete Leadership Team member
Special Olympics Derbyshire athlete, coach and Athlete Leadership Team member James Wyatt is stepping out in search of another huge challenge by tackling the TCS London Marathon.
Community Impact

Sport as a Catalyst for Inclusive Education: The Role of Special Olympics

Special Olympics young female athlete smiling while holding a football.
As the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, it's a moment to truly grasp the profound impact that sports have in uplifting those often sidelined within their communities and nations.
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