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World Games Connecticut 1995

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New Haven, Connecticut, USA • 1st – 10th July 1995

Special Olympics Program Emergency Relief Fund

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Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual disability globally. With inclusive sport, education, and health programming in over 200 countries, reaching over 3 million athletes with intellectual disability, our reach has drastically been affected by the devastation of COVID-19 worldwide. This Program Emergency Relief Fund will go directly to support country Programs globally as they rebuild for strength, scale, and inclusion.

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ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Special Olympics is a global organization that changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion among people with and without intellectual disabilities. We unleash the power of the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world.

Through year-round sports, health, education and community building, we change the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in 193 countries. We are providing opportunities and helping fight the intolerance, injustice, inactivity and social isolation faced by our four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners.

Founded in 1968 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities continuing opportunities to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship. Everyone involved in Special Olympics—including over 1.1 million coaches and volunteers—also benefits as we strive together for excellence and appreciation of all different abilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Supporting Special Olympics

Thank you for your support of Special Olympics. Because of your support, more athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world are discovering the power of sports to change their lives.

Note: The questions and answers on this page apply to donations made in the United States. For answers to questions regarding donations made outside the United States, please contact the Special Olympics regional office nearest you.
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Briefs and Case Studies

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The Global Center for Inclusion in Education publishes research and policy briefs that illuminate our work on inclusion in education, along with case studies showcasing the exemplary work of Special Olympics staff, coaches, volunteers, athletes, and youth.
Programs

Special Olympics European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament

Special Olympics athletes participate in the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
The first ever European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament will take place in Sansepolcro, Italy in October 2022.
Inclusive Health

The 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards

The Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards recognize health champions—leaders and organizations—that are making a significant contribution to secure equal access to health, fitness or wellness for people with intellectual disabilities. The award also promotes awareness of the progress and extraordinary efforts toward fulfilling the goals, values, and mission of Special Olympics Health work. This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners.
Sports & Coaching

Athletics

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Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
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Badminton

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This page draws together badminton-related information for all of Special Olympics. The coaching materials and other links will help you get a good sense of how this sport contributes to Special Olympics.
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Bowling

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Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
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