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Prevent Flu and Get a Flu Vaccine: What You Need to Know

illustration of a bandage and viruses.
(Updated on 10/24/2023) Getting a flu vaccine every year is important to keep yourself safe from catching the flu. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of getting the flu, many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19.
Athletes

Changing the World One Crosswalk at a Time

Ben Collins and Anthony Dinkins stand at crosswalk.
This winter, Benjamin Collins noticed something troubling on his way to work. The Special Olympics athlete and Operations Specialist at the organization’s headquarters couldn’t hear the countdown beeps and verbal cues at the crosswalks on L Streets between 18th and 19th in Washington, D.C.
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Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión

Joel Matos swims laps in a pool to prepare for upcoming event.
Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 3 Recap

Young woman sitting with her coach.
Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion Shares Bold Vision for the Future

Seven people elegantly dressed, standing and smiling for the camera in front of the stage at the Global Disability Summit in Berlin.
A powerful call to action for global inclusion was made at the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion event, held as part of the Global Disability Summit in Berlin, Germany, on 3 April.

Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba

UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba Headshot
UAE Ambassador to the US; Special Olympics
Community Impact

Kenmore Middle School Becomes Final ESPN Top 5 Banner School of the 2018-2019 School Year

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On April 12th, Kenmore Middle School in Arlington, VA received the honor of becoming an ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion School.
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® at SXSW EDU 2019

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This past March, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® had a significant presence in SXSW EDU.
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Media and Celebrities Share Unveiling of ‘Yeah, I am Special’ Collection

Dale Moss, Madi “Maddog” Madory and Joshua Olds pose with arms crossed in Times Square.
The two Special Olympics athletes traveled to New York City to see themselves in athletic poses on huge billboards wearing shirts from the ‘Yeah, I am Special’ collection, part of Special Olympics' larger “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
Community Impact

Angola Leads the Way in Africa’s Inclusive Movement

Six people standing and posing for the camera while wearing Special Olympics-branded scarfs
Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion gains momentum as key member signs on
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