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In the News

Special Olympics Joins Forces with the European Football Development Network

Representatives from Special Olympics and European Football for Development Network shake hands on stage while holding a contract.
Promoting equal access to the football pitch for every player is at the heart of a new partnership between Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Football Development Network.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Second Round of Youth Innovation Grants

Four different images with two people in each smiling and showing friendly support of one another.
142 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the recipients of a second round of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants, resulting in 84 Youth Innovation Projects.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools Spotlight: Raymond S. Kellis High School

A volunteer holding athletes hands and giving him words of encouragement and smiling at one another.
Raymond S. Kellis High School in Arizona is setting an example for inclusive schools all over the country through its commitment to Special Olympics Unified Sports®.
In the News

Special Olympics apparel on J.Crew Marketplace

Model in Special Olympics and Prinkshop merchandise available at J. Crew.
We are excited to announce that the prinkshop and Special Olympics designs will now be sold on J.Crew Marketplace.
Community Impact

“We drove 140km for Special Olympics – Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes!”

A Special Olympics athlete having his eyes tested at an Opening Eyes screening.
Petra and Luka Temnikar travelled 140 kilometres across Slovenia to attend a Special Olympics Opening Eyes screening, and it was worth every kilometre!
Sports Essentials

Unified Sports

Special Olympics athlete Daina Hannah at X-Games with Hanna Teter showing off medals.
Access basic information on Unified Sports programming including definitions, coaches training, unified teammate guidelines and more!
R-Word Resource Archive

The Effects of the R-Word

Advocates explain why the R-word is so hurtful when used in jokes or as part of everyday speech.
Athletes

The Joy of Sports, All Year Long

By Kate McKenna, January 24, 2019
Rabah Kino on the field in a stadium with his arms raised in celebration
Rabah Kino from Special Olympics Lebanon is a multisport athlete who knows a few things about finding joy and success through sports.
Sports Essentials

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Speedskaters taking off and officials observing
The fundamental difference between Special Olympics competitions and those of other sports organizations is that athletes of all ability levels are encouraged to participate, and every athlete is recognized for his/her performance.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Board Vice Chair Donates Academic Prize Money to Special Olympics

Professor William Alford, Special Olympics Board Lead Director and Vice Chair.
Professor William Alford, Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, was one of two recipients of the 2018 Li Buyun Law Prize.
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