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In the News

International Day of Education 2023

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Tim Shriver's Op-Ed in Euronews: To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead
Press Releases

Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality
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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.”
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Escuela de Fuerza

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Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Law Enforcement Torch Run

Michael Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden
On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Michael Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and how it has helped intertwine law enforcement with the Special Olympics.
Athletes

GOING ALL InCLUSIVE IN 2023

By Renee Manfredi, January 21, 2023
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Happy New Year, everyone! Can you believe it is 2023?! It’s so hard to imagine that four years in my role as an SSIGM have already gone by. I can honestly say these years have certainly been filled with adventure and the unexpected.
Athletes

Building An Inclusive Society: Goals For Final Year of My SSIGM Term

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , January 20, 2023
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I have four meaningful goals for this year that I hope to accomplish, with the love and support of my mentors and staff from Special Olympics and my family and friends.
Press Releases

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
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Other Ways to Give

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In addition to gifts in wills or living trusts, gifts through beneficiary designations, or charitable gift annuities, there are other ways to support Special Olympics.
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