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Happy Birthday to Loretta

Happy Birthday to Loretta

Conversations With My Hero

Conversations With My Hero

SXSW EDU 2021: Generation Unified: Guide to an Inclusive Mindset

SXSW EDU 2021: Generation Unified: Guide to an Inclusive Mindset

National Disability Employment Awareness 2021

National Disability Employment Awareness 2021
Press Releases

Paris to Host 3rd Edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

Women's team holding up trophy after victory.
[Paris, Washington DC - 4 November 2025] Special Olympics International and Special Olympics France have finalized the hosting agreement of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Yaroslava Shines in the Gender Media School of Special Olympics Ukraine

A young woman standing next to an older man handing her over a framed certificate.
The Gender Media School of Special Olympiсs Ukraine provides training in journalism and social media management to young women with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Rylan Ritter Takes Gridiron Grit and Transfers It to Powerlifting

By RJ Nealon, September 29, 2021
Ryan Ritter tackling an opponent from the opposing team.
It was a gloomy day when Rylan Ritter and his varsity football teammates from Poteau High School gathered for a team meeting following practice. Ritter, a sophomore, sitting on his knees and entirely focused on head coach Greg Warner, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime.

Healthy Start

In this Healthy Start Toolkit, you will hear from other families and find resources to guide your child’s journey following a diagnosis of developmental delay (DD) or intellectual disability (ID).

European Union Funded Projects

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Since 2010, the European Union (EU) has been a key supporter of Special Olympics across Europe/Eurasia, which has allowed Special Olympics to continue to grow and expand its activities in the region. From supporting several editions of the Special Olympics World Games and European Games to grassroots initiatives focused on health and sport, the EU’s support has added significant support to our strategy in the region. Special Olympics aligns closely with the EU’s desire to promote inclusion, participation in sport, volunteering, health and to give access to people with disabilities to more opportunities in society. SOEE applies for funding to the EU through its SO Europe Eurasia Foundation entity which is set up to apply and administer EU grants.
50 Game Changers

Rodney Hankins and Sam Perkins

Rodney Hankins and Sam Perkins
Growing up, Sam Perkins and Rodney Hankins developed a close bond playing sports on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, dreaming of becoming world champions. It wasn’t until Sam saw Rodney competing at a Special Olympics event that he realized his friend had an intellectual disability—and his attitude towards people with intellectual disabilities was changed forever.
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