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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
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A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 – 11 July 2026.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
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USA Games 2026
June 20 – 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
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Faces of Basketball - Passing (Level 1)
Join the Special Olympics Athletes and Hone Your Basketball Skills with the Locker Room Videos! Passing Level 1: Push and Chest Passes
Our Words
Changing how We Talk about Disabilities
Watch Alberta Education’s new Inclusive Education Video Series to learn more about inclusive education topics, including Valuing All Students; Changing How We Talk about Disabilities; and Using A Positive Behaviour Approach to Support Learning.
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Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to stop bullying
Dr. Bridget Biggs says the effects of bullying can be devastating. So what should parents and caregivers do to prevent bullying? More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic News Network. Mayo Clinic News Network
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Teacher Burnout | Support from Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®
As educators, being encouraged to take care of your mental health by practicing self-care routines is not enough to combat the additional emotional, mental, and physical strain you experience day in and day out. Teachers need support, time, and meaningful resources. Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® provides all 3.
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Health Equity: Closing the Gap
The African American community continues to suffer from a number of disparities compared to the general population from education to wealth. For Juneteenth 2021, Charita Boseman, Senior Manager of Health Technologies at Special Olympics, discusses the work that Special Olympics is doing to help close the health gap for African Americans and other marginalized communities with intellectual disabilities.Read the full article
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MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign Escuela de Fuerza
Special Olympics launched Escuela de Fuerza—a new fitness campaign aimed at Spanish-speaking athletes.
Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio
Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Host, Novie Craven, Interviews The Chin Twins
Special Olympics DC athlete and Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Host Novie Craven recently caught up with Kimmy and Chrissy Chin—better known as The Chin Twins—for an exciting interview as they launch their self-titled show on The Design Network. Together, they discussed their favorite colors, yoga poses, and a few more fun things in between.Read the Full Article
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Gallagher Presents: Road to Turin Episode 3
From practice to the podium, The Road to Turin ends here—where athletes and coaches took on the world stage together as they competed at the Special Olympics World Games.
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WATCH: "The World in Turin", courtesy of BBC Sport
Competitors from over 100 nations take part in the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Joe Wilson is in Turin to find out how sport can transform the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 - Highlights
Relive inspiring moments of our remarkable Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia athletes at the World Games Berlin 2023. Their brilliance continues to shine two months after the Closing Ceremony. Join us in celebrating their achievements!
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