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Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Face Critical Mental Health Care Gaps, New Study Finds

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[Washington, DC - 20 February 2026] Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are over nine times more likely to report a diagnosis of anxiety or depression and experience significantly higher mental health symptom burden, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.
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Coaching MATP Athletes-Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Spanish)

Coaching MATP Athletes-Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Spanish)
The first webinar of the Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher, is dedicated to Coaching MATP Athletes. Motor Activity Training Program or MATP is our Special Olympics movement-based sensory sports program for athletes with severe or profound disabilities and complex support needs. Hosted by Kiera Byland BEM, a trained MATP coach herself, and Dr. Niamh E. Mourton, Senior Manager of MATP for Special Olympics International. This webinar gave us a broad overview of what MATP is, who it is for, and how we can implement it in our programs.
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Coaching MATP Athletes-Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Arabic)

Coaching MATP Athletes-Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Arabic)
The first webinar of the Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher, is dedicated to Coaching MATP Athletes. Motor Activity Training Program or MATP is our Special Olympics movement-based sensory sports program for athletes with severe or profound disabilities and complex support needs. Hosted by Kiera Byland BEM, a trained MATP coach herself, and Dr. Niamh E. Mourton, Senior Manager of MATP for Special Olympics International. This webinar gave us a broad overview of what MATP is, who it is for, and how we can implement it in our programs.
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Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr

Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. Join us and make your #PledgeToInclude this week!Friend of the podcast and 2-Time Guest Tim Shriver Jr. joins us as we’re celebrating and reflecting on 15 Years of Spread The Word, a global campaign where we think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word.Learn more about Spread the WordPledge Now
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Tyrone Pillay

Tyrone Pillay, South African Paralympic Athlete and Toyota Motor Europe Employee
Representing that commitment, South African Paralympic athlete and Toyota Motor Europe employee Tyrone Pillay attended the Games to support their Special Olympics partnership and to witness its impact firsthand.
Athletes

Davaa's Extraordinary Journey from Mongolia to America

Davaa's Extraordinary Journey from Mongolia to America
Running hard, and alone, in remote landscapes helped her realize a dream. Watch the journey that took her to the 2015 summer games.
Athletes

Julian Hall Truly Knows What It Means to "Never Give Up"

Julian Hall Truly Knows What It Means to "Never Give Up"
He had two moments in his life that could have been big setbacks. Instead, he rose to the challenge twice—watch his inspirational tale.
Athletes

How Lani De Mello Defied a Doctor's Predictions

How Lani De Mello Defied a Doctor's Predictions
"She’s never going to achieve anything." That's what Lani's mom was told by a doctor. Watch to learn how Lani proved him (very) wrong.
Athletes

Watch the Moving 2015 Summer Games Video, "7,000 Journeys"

Watch the Moving 2015 Summer Games Video, "7,000 Journeys"
These are the stories of just a few of the nearly 7,000 athletes intellectual disabilities who competed in the 2015 World Summer Games.
Inclusion Works

Saleh Al Marri

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Saleh is a United Arab Emirates athlete leader who is excited to welcome athletes from around the globe for the first Special Olympics World Games in the Middle East!
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