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50 Game Changers Portuguese

Unified Sports

Two athlets hugging one another on the court in celebration.
Esportes Unificados (Unified Sports) foi inspirado por um pensamento simples: atletas com e sem deficiência intelectual treinando juntos e jogando juntos, é o atalho para a amizade e compreensão.
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Make Inclusion Your Resolution!

Ken Meilvin smiling and holding a torch.
For us, 2019 has been about bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together. As we look to 2020, help us continue our work towards building an inclusive world.
Athletes

Special Olympics Youth Leaders Making a Global Impact

Special Olympics Youth Leaders Making a Global Impact
Today, on International Youth Day, Special Olympics is helping to highlight youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are leading for global action today and tomorrow for a more inclusive world. August 12 was declared International Youth Day by the U.N. in 1999 to celebrate the voices and engagement of young people who are working to create change in their communities, nations and the world.
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Click the video to see highlights from Tamira’s talk with Special Olympics Maryland athletes.

Click the video to see highlights from Tamira’s talk with Special Olympics Maryland athletes.
During the Special Olympics Maryland “Sports Talks” series, athletes had the opportunity to ask pro-tennis player Tamira Paszek some questions about her approach to playing and competing in Tennis. Tamira, who is from Austria, holds several tennis titles including three Women's Tennis Association championships.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Allison+Partners

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Allison+Partners
Global Partners from Allison+Partners, Dr. Jorge Alcaraz and Chris Morrison for Integrated Marketing to discuss what inclusion looks like on social media, how businesses can have more inclusive marketing, and what inclusion means to them.
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Disability Inclusion Matters for All

Disability Inclusion Matters for All
Persons with disabilities are more likely than others to experience adverse socioeconomic, such as less education, poorer health, fewer employment opportunities, and higher poverty rates.
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Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa

Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa
Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration. Watch legendary architect, Frank Gehry, renowned artist Urs Fischer, and Special Olympics Italia artist Ghinka transform iconic Vespas into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Every detail is crafted to support Special Olympics. Stay tuned for the full reveal.
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Special Olympics NFL Play 60 Kids!

Special Olympics NFL Play 60 Kids!
A huge THANK YOU to @nflinthecommunity for your incredible partnership in promoting youth health and wellness through the Play60 Initiative! Special Olympics was proudly represented by Tyler Boyd at the Pro Bowl and Hayes Audler at the Super Bowl, showcasing the impact of inclusion on the biggest stages!
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Let the Games Begin!

Let the Games Begin!
The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 is underway! More than 1500 athletes have travelled to Turin, Italy from all over the globe. The Opening Ceremonies were incredible and highlighted impactful speeches, electric performances, and the unifying power of Special Olympics.
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Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."

Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."
Pope Francis was a champion of Special Olympics and an advocate for the power of sport in promoting unity and inclusion. Our Chairman Timothy Shriver joined MSNBC's José Díaz-Balart to share more on the Pope’s personal relationship with our athletes.
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