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Thank You for Building an Inclusive World

Thank You for Building an Inclusive World
All month, Special Olympics is celebrating Champions of Inclusion—leaders who are building a more just and joyful world for all! It’s the perfect time for our athlete leaders to send a message to our Global Ambassadors and Champion Ambassadors, who work tirelessly year-round to champion respect for people of all abilities. We appreciate you!
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1991 Games: Come To Our World

1991 Games: Come To Our World
Mrs. Shriver opens the 1991 Summer Games with a reflection on the progress made in 23 years of Special Olympics and an invitation to the world to get involved.
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Spread the Word >> Inclusion

Spread the Word >> Inclusion
In 2019, Spread the Word to End the Word became Spread the Word >> Inclusion. Co-founders of Spread the Word, Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Jr. talk about the growth of Spread the Word to a global effort for inclusion.

Special Olympics North America – Chassity & Granville (SO Virginia)

Special Olympics North America – Chassity & Granville (SO Virginia)
This upcoming week, as part of the UN’s observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are going to hear from Youth Leaders in six of our Regions who represent a new wave of creativity, and who are helping to reinforce the need for inclusion during this time.
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Highlights of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles

Highlights of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles
In just under 2 minutes, some of the high points of the 2015 World Summer Games in LA. Features the song by Special Olympics supporter Avril Lavigne, "Fly."
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Health and Peace...Through Sports!

Health and Peace...Through Sports!
A coach in Iran says "if we embrace the qualities of our athletes into our daily lives, we can build a world of justice, equality, and happiness." Read more about what he's learned from SO athletes here.

Video spot of the #GrajmyRazem campaign

Video spot of the #GrajmyRazem campaign
’Let’s play together because we are equal’ (Grajmy razem bo jesteśmy równi) is the motto of the brand new Special Olympics Poland campaign which is taking the country by storm! With the purpose of spreading the message of inclusion, the campaign paired four lucky athletes with as many national ambassadors and prominent sports figures to demonstrate that acceptance, passion, and commitment connect all of us, regardless of our ability or appearance.
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1997 Games: Look How Far You've Come

1997 Games: Look How Far You've Come
Mrs. Shriver welcomes the games to the "spirited, magnificent land of Canada," the host country of the 1997 World Winter Games, where some athletes competed at world-class levels.
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A Coach’s Top Priority is Keeping Their Athletes Strong and Healthy

A Coach’s Top Priority is Keeping Their Athletes Strong and Healthy
Coach Kathy from South Carolina encourages everyone to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Flu.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Five

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Justin Hunsinger, Special Olympics Athlete and Health Messenger, shares the impact sports has made on his life and how the #InclusionRevolution has become his second family.
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