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Special Olympics Delegates Made Their Case on Capitol Hill

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Athletes, program leaders, Unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 13.
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Special Olympics Charges Into Next 50 Years with Renewed Purpose

Our 50th anniversary is a turning point as we focus on inclusion through sport, health, youth and school engagement around the world.
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II SO Central American and Caribbean Football Tournament 2018

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In 2018 we will experience the passion of football with the Special Olympics II Central American and Caribbean Unified Football Tournament. From June 1 to 10, 2018, Guatemala City will welcome around 200 Special Olympics athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from 12 countries. This second version will be developed under Special Olympics Unified Sports, a program that joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It will follow the Gold Cup format of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
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Special Olympics and Hasbro Celebrated 10 Inclusive Youth

Students honored for their inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities through participation in Special Olympics school club.
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Toyota Signs Agreement to Become Global Partner of Special Olympics

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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) entered into a 2017 agreement with Special Olympics International to become a Global Partner.

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Story

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
History

Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics

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A chronology of the people and events that led to creation of the world’s largest organization dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.
History

1990s: Pushing for Inclusion and Improved Health for People with ID

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The first International Games are held outside the USA, as Special Olympics gains a greater global foothold. New health programs mark a turning point as well.
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