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Planned Giving

When Someone You Love Has Special Needs

Special Olympics Australia athlete, Tim Gould, jumping with racket in hand to reach the tennis ball.
When you have a loved one with special needs, planning for the future is even more important, but can be more complicated. In addition to creating the necessary lifetime plans for yourself and your family, you may be concerned about how to manage care for your loved one and your assets when you are gone.
Planned Giving

Information for Advisors, Attorneys, and Executors

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As you consider your clients’ plans, we encourage you to be in touch. We would be happy to help you explore ways to make a big impact and to discuss various giving options while sharing more about our mission and impact over time.
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Sample Gift Language

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If you wish to include Special Olympics Inc. (worldwide headquarters) or your local Special Olympics chapter affiliate, or both to receive a gift in your will or other estate plan, it’s important to use the correct legal designation and Tax ID Number (EIN). This information is tailored for U.S. audiences.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Opposing teams shaking hands with one another.
Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality
In the News

Navigating Your Child’s Intellectual Disability Diagnosis

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“It’s important to recognize that they may not accomplish growth or success in the same manner as many do, but our differently abled children will still accomplish remarkable milestones and pursue life goals!”
Athletes

Creating My Vision for 2023

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, January 28, 2023
Hanna Joy Atkinson standing in front of a evergreen tree smiling and has on a red Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger polo.
The position has shaped me into a spirited, thoughtful leader in the inclusion revolution, where I help define the mindset of what true inclusion looks like.
In the News

Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities on International Day of Education

Young girl holding Special Olympics soccer ball, smiling and laughing.
“Unified Champion Schools are not the only path to social inclusion. But the model is tested, effective and ready to use. For the global community, always ready to talk but often slow to act, they are a way to finally get serious about a commitment to justice.”
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio and AccessiBe Welcomes Special Olympics Athlete, Regan Hofley

Text reads “accessiBe in collaboration with Inclusion Revolution Radio” includes the accessiBe and Inclusion Revolution Radio logo. Text reads“Season #5 Episode 01, Regan Hofley, Special Olympics Canada” photo of Regan on the right side.
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Community Impact

Coach Edna on Weightlifting Bar Basics

Coach Edna stands with ten athletes dressed in weightlifting uniforms holding up a sign that says American Muscle Powerlifting, Long Island, Special Olympics, New York.
Coach Edna coaches the American Muscle powerlifting team that consists of three female athletes and six male ranging in age from 16 to 35.
Press Releases

Starkey hosts Special Olympics International Leadership in Minnesota

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Summit held five months out from the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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