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These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Athletes

Ke’Shaun Tillman Finds his Place in Sports Photography with Help from Mentor

By RJ Nealon, October 25, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete holds a professional camera and takes a photo.
On the campus of North Carolina State University, Erin Johnston and Ke’Shaun Tillman formed an unlikely friendship.

Hend Soliman

Hend Soliman, Bowling Unified Sports Delegate - Cairo, Egypt
Bowling Unified Sports Delegate - Cairo, Egypt

About Intellectual Disabilities

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Children and adults with intellectual disabilities inspire us every day at Special Olympics events around the world. But what are intellectual disabilities?

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Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.
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With Unified Relay at Swimming World Cup

Swim team group photo.
Our Special Olympics swimmers experienced something special: they competed in a joint relay with the stars of the scene at the FINA World Cup in Berlin—an important sign for inclusion and equality.

Inclusion

Special Olympics and over 5 Million of our athletes are leading the charge for full inclusion of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The movement is rooted in the spirit of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who took a rebellious stand against the injustices faced by people with Intellectual Disabilities in 1968. Today, the fight for inclusion is more relevant than ever. People of all ages, races, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities continue to face discrimination, ignorance, and disparagement. Just as Eunice Kennedy Shriver did 50 years ago, Special Olympics is setting a stake in the ground to create change and, this time, our athletes are leading the way.
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The Daily Mile and Special Olympics Partner to Promote Year-Round Inclusive Physical Activity

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The partnership allows The Daily Mile and Special Olympics to collaborate to offer trainings and share resources that promote physical activity, social and emotional learning, and health promotion year-round.

The Revolution Is Inclusion

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Together, we can overcome the fear of difference through the power of inclusion! Join @SpecialOlympics in support of our #InclusionRevolution!

50 Game Changers

ESPN and Special Olympics have teamed up on a year-long storytelling initiative telling the stories of game changers and game changing moments toward inclusion. Check back each week for a new story of inclusion.
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