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Community Impact

Somers Leos Raise More Than $39,000 for Special Olympics

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On 17 November, 72 Somers Leos jumped in the icy water to support the Special Olympics Polar Plunge “Cool School Challenge.”
What We Do

Lead to Include

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The Lead to Include project creates an opportunity for Youth Leaders from around the world to convene through local Summits in their own countries and regions to learn and grow from each other.
In the News

The Mission of Inclusion Includes Digital Accessibility for All

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day recognizes the need to make digital tools and information available to people of all abilities. Digital accessibility is more important than ever to keep people informed, connected and active during these uncertain times due to the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
In the News

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan Celebrates One Year to Go AND New Partner!

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With one year to go to Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022, Russian Railways have become an official partner of the Games!
In the News

LETR in Kenya Brings Athletes, Officers and Supporters Together in an Inclusive Call for Peace

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As the citizens of Kenya prepare for presidential and general elections on 9 August 2022, Special Olympics Kenya athletes, Law Enforcement Officers and honored guests joined together for an Law Enforcement Torch Run event to promote peaceful elections.

Tania Wright Experiences USA Games for First Time, a Year After Joining Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, August 20, 2022
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It was fast success for Special Olympics Colorado athlete Tania Wright. With just a year of experience in powerlifting, Wright was selected to represent her state at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. “It was amazing,” Wright says. “It was a lot of fun. Hot and humid, of course, but it was really cool.”
In the News

With Unified Relay at Swimming World Cup

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Our Special Olympics swimmers experienced something special: they competed in a joint relay with the stars of the scene at the FINA World Cup in Berlin—an important sign for inclusion and equality.
Community Impact

Youth Leaders Paving the Way for Inclusive Communities

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Special Olympics Cycle 9 Youth Innovation Projects Launch
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Forces with The Scort Foundation To Boost Disability Inclusion Through Sport

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Educational opportunities through football development to be provided to people with intellectual disabilities across the region
In the News

Unified Sport and Inclusion: Sunday 19 January—A Double Event in Rieti with 5-a-Side Football and Basketball

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Two sports, two great passions, one great Unified Special Olympics event on Sunday that will involve athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from the Fortitudo Baskin, Team Sport L'Aquila, and Rietinclude teams, with the support of young refugees from Rieti participating as well.
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