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Athletes

George Fitzgerald's Journey From Athlete to Coach

By Caroline O'Mahony, December 19, 2017
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George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.
Athletes

How David Egan Found His Voice Through Sports

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David Egan has always dreamed big. Learn how he is changing attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.
Intellectual Disabilities

Fragile X Syndrome

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Fragile X is a genetic condition that affects a person’s development, especially behavior and the ability to learn.
Partners of the Movement

Lions Clubs International Foundation

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Since 2001, the Lions Clubs International Foundation has provided generous support to the Special Olympics movement, expanding the reach and scope of key programs in the areas of health, inclusive sports and community building through inclusive development through service worldwide. Through the “Mission: Inclusion” partnership platform, the Lions Clubs International Foundation and countless Lions Clubs have become a pivotal global partner in the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the world.
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The ‘R’-Word Remains Prevalent Across Social Media

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New research shows 7 in every 10 posts are negative toward people with intellectual disabilities and 6 in every 10 posts contain a slur. Special Olympics and Best Buddies continue to ‘Spread the Word to End the Word’ in the Campaign’s 10th Year.
Press Releases

American University, Special Olympics Collaborate to Advance Research

The collaboration includes research and educational initiatives focused on persons with intellectual disabilities.
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Brightspot

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We have entrusted the talented, creative, and capable team at Brightspot to be our lead digital partner for years.
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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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