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Athlete Leadership

Meet Athlete Leaders

In order to truly become a movement led by athletes they must be given the opportunity to share their abilities, experiences and knowledge. Not only are we providing opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities but having athletes in leadership roles improves the quality of the programming and helps us meet our strategic goals as an organization.
What We Do

U.S. Youth Ambassadors

The Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors are a group of 30 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are striving to make the nation a more inclusive place for all. These youth leaders act as advocates, share stories, and demonstrate the values of Inclusive Youth Leadership across the country. Through training, engagement, and activation at the national level, U.S. Youth Ambassadors are strong leaders of the Inclusion Revolution.

Sports Essentials

Young Athletes at Home

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Young Athletes offers families a collection of resources and activities for inclusive play at home.
Partners of the Movement

Government & NGO Partners

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Partnerships between Special Olympics, governments and non-government/non-profit organizations provide valuable support to our movement as we transform lives and expand our programming reach around the world. These multi-faceted relationships enhance Special Olympics’ robust platform, further growing our capacity to deliver life-changing and life-saving interventions to people with intellectual disabilities and champion change at the highest levels of governance.
Inclusion Works

Meet Our Champions of Inclusion

Together, and individually, these are the people who breaking down barriers and building a more just and joyful world for all of us! Meet the people who are leading the charge for respecting and empowering people of all abilities—in sports, in schools, in the workplace, in the community, everywhere!
Leadership Development

Unified Leadership

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Building from sport, Unified Leadership teaches leaders of all abilities to value and learn from each other, and create environments where people with ID succeed in meaningful roles.
What We Do

“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video

Young Athletes in Motion Music Video
“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video
Special Olympics and Hip Hop Public Health have created a new song and music video to encourage Young Athletes families to stay physically active and healthy through dance.
What We Do

School of Strength: Class is in Session

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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre takes you through 10 exercises from the Unified Fitness Kit Cards that will help you improve your endurance, strength, and agility.
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