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Community Impact

Special Olympics Completes Georgetown University Innovation Hub Fellowship to Advance Young Athletes App

Two women stand in front of several big windows. They are standing behind a blue table cloth with Young Athletes resources on it and between two posters providing information on Young Athletes.
On December 11, 2025, leaders from the Special Olympics Early Childhood Development team successfully completed a 13-week Fellowship with the Georgetown University Thrive Center’s Innovation Hub.
Press Releases

Puerto Rico Welcomes the World to the First-Ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

3x3 Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, Puerto Rico 2025 logo
[San Juan, Puerto Rico - 4 December 2025] The wait is almost over. This week, Puerto Rico will make history as it welcomes basketball players from around the world to the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, a global celebration of sport, inclusion, and equality, taking place December 5 – 7, 2025, at Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan.
In the News

From One Swim Meet to a Movement

Mother and son.
When Jillian Pierre first walked into a Special Olympics event in 2012 with her son Jaleel, she thought she was simply bringing him to swim.
Community Impact

Dominica Takes Bold Step for Inclusion by Joining Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

The Sports Coordinator for Ministry of Sport of Dominica stands at the far left holding a certificate with Special Olympics representatives.
On Thursday, 8 January, 2026, the Commonwealth of Dominica marked a historic milestone on its journey toward a more inclusive society.
Youth Voices

Sara Byrd

Sara Byrd smiling.
Words have power—use them to lift, not hurt.
Youth Voices

Marcelo Gonzalez

Young man on a track, looking up and smiling.
“Why You Shouldn’t Say the R Word”
Youth Voices

Abbigale Griswold

young woman standing at a podium speaking.
Why is the R-word harmful and Offensive
Youth Voices

Jennifer Hoover

Woman smiling and showing off medal.
R-word and people
Youth Voices

Taylor Sims

Man in a basketball uniform holding a ball while on the court.
“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.
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