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Amy Kosmalski Speaks at St. Mark's High School Assemply

Amy Kosmalski was a guest speaker at St. Mark's High School's Blue-Gold week assembly on Wed., March 2, 2011 for Spread the Word to End the Word Day.

Norwich Free Academy R-Word Campaign

Norwich Free Academy R-word Campaign video. Directed, edited, and produced by 16 year old Patrick Kudej with the help of Alyssa Beit, Katie Beit, and countless others. Help us spread this amazing message!

Soeren Palumbo's R-word Speech

This is the original speech that Soeren Palumbo gave as a senior at an assembly at Fremd High School in Illinois in February 2007. The speech illustrates his personal experience surrounding the word 'retard' and the pain it causes his sister.

Join Us and End the Word on March 6, 2013

Today, March 6th is the day to join us to make your pledge to end the R-word!

Goshen High School R-word PSA

From blaknej's YouTube channel: GTV's production of our "Spread the Word" Public Service Announcement for our 2nd annual campaign at Goshen High School. GTV did an awesome job producing and directing this!

Countdown to World Games!

More than 7,500+ Special Olympics athletes from more than 190+ nations are making final preparations to participate in the Special Olympics World Games (“World Games”) taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), March 14 through 21.

New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Show Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Show Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In the wake of the deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, athletes from Special Olympics New Zealand and Special Olympics United Arab Emirates, along with leaders of Special Olympics, gathered at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

Daniel Smrokowski and Apollo Anton Ohno

Daniel Smrokowksi interviews Apolo Anoton Ohno, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 3x Olympic Speedskater.

Introducing Team Supreme

Introducing Team Supreme—a band of five young superheroes who each have intellectual or physical disabilities. Creator Joshua Leonard, founder of Leonard Studios, calls them “pint-sized heroes.” He says that while a sneak peek at the team if available now, a full series and education curriculum are in development.Read the full article.

Karen and Violet

When Karen’s daughter, Violet, was born with an intellectual disability she didn’t know what to expect. Today, Karen is leading the charge to bring inclusive sport and play to children and their families through the Special Olympics Young Athletes program. Follow Karen and Violet as they open a bright new world of possibility for children of all abilities!