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In the News

Breaking Barriers for Health and Inclusion at the Special Olympics IV Latin American Games

Three people sit at a table in front of a banner which includes logos from Special Olympics, Lions Club International Foundation, the Paraguay government and others. A man in a blue shirt leans over to sign an MOU as a woman in a pink shirt and a man in a blue jacket look on.
On the sidelines of the Special Olympics IV Latin American Games, the importance of global health partnerships for health system strengthening took center court.
In the News

Defending Champions Set for Division 1 Finals Showdown in Paris

14 team members pose in two lines in front of the Unified Cup banner.
The women’s Special Olympics Guatemala team and the men’s Special Olympics Jamaica squad look to capture the championship titles for the second time in a row.
Our Words

Dialogue Scenario 2: Collecting R-word Pledges at an Event

Use this dialogue guide and tips to help you successfully articulate why the R-word is hurtful and harmful in everyday speech.
Our Words

'Glee' Star Has 1 Request For Fans: Stop Using The 'R-Word'

Lauren Potter from Glee speaks about the harmful effects of the r-word
If you need a reminder of just how hurtful the "R-word" can be, look no further than "Glee" actress Lauren Potter.
Videos

1st Goal of the Men’s Tournament

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Senegal athlete Ousmane Bakhayokho scores the first goal of the men’s tournament against France.
In the News

A Career Built on Creating Inclusion

Denis Doolan stands in front of a projector screen as he makes a presentation.
Special Olympics Chief of Organizational Excellence Denis Doolan shares his journey, and his steps, to diversifying leadership.

Bruce Clarke

Bruce Clarke, 2023 Global Athlete Congress Participant
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Press Releases

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrates laying foundation for legacy of inclusion

Dr. Timothy Shriver stands in the middle of representatives from the Abu Dhabi along with Mary Davis at the Special Olympics World Games 2019 closing press conference.
A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics.
Athletes

Raja Dalis, Special Olympics Illinois Mother, Emphasizes the Power of Community

A male Special Olympics athlete is riding a brown horse with a white spot on its forehead. The athlete is smiling.
When Raja Dalis couldn't find the resources she wanted as the parent of a child with an intellectual disability, she created them, finding a new community along the way.
In the News

Special Olympics Health Messenger Valentino Vergotine Speaks at the World Health Summit 2025 in Berlin

Three individuals sit next to each other during a panel discussion.
“We have to focus on the invisible—the invisible challenges to health services and invisible people, like me.”
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