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“Different, Not Less”
In the News

The Global State of Inclusion in Education: The Year of the Teacher

Tim Shriver talking to a young girl.
A global call to action urging governments and systems to invest in teachers as the foundation of inclusive, equitable education for all learners.
In the News

The Global State of Inclusion in Education: The Year of the Teacher

Tim Shriver talking to a young girl.
A global call to action urging governments and systems to invest in teachers as the foundation of inclusive, equitable education for all learners.
Community Impact

Brandon Fitzgerald: Committed to the Principle, "We Are Stronger Together"

Brandon Fitzgerald, Chief Legal Officer
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the Special Olympics Board of Directors, Brandon Fitzgerald has been championing fairness and equality his whole life.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Initiative Expands with European Union Support

Football match with a player in a blue jersey entering the penalty area to shoot, while a player in a red shirt attempts to block him.
Inclusive sports events in Cyprus, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain foster hope and belonging for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
Community Impact

Unified by Sport: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Launches Powerful Documentary Trailer Ahead of Turin 2025 One-Year Anniversary

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Featuring four athletes’ journeys, this EU-supported film showcases the impact of Special Olympics and the enduring legacy of the World Winter Games
In the News

The High Rates of Mental Health Struggles

A young woman wearing a winter jacket writes notes on colorful sticky notes posted on a large board in a busy indoor event space.
New research from Special Olympics Health, authored by SOI Chief Health Officer, Dr. Dimitri Christakis was published in JAMA Network Open titled: Anxiety, Depression, and Care Barriers in Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Press Releases

Empowering the Next Generation: Special Olympics Is Scaling Youth Leadership Globally

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[Johannesburg, South Africa - 24 February 2026] Today, the Special Olympics Africa Regional Youth Leadership Summit kicked off in Johannesburg, bringing together youth with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build leadership skills and strengthen youth-led change across schools and communities.
Community Impact

Inclusion at Work: Behind the Scenes at The Coca-Cola Company

Promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 7, Episode 11 about National Disability Awareness Month with The Coca-Cola Company. The left side features the show’s logo and episode details, and the right side shows Novie Craven. The bottom includes the Coca-Cola logo as the presenting sponsor.
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven traveled to The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta Office Complex in October 2025 to learn more about their commitment to inclusion in the workforce.
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