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Global State of Inclusion in Education: A Letter, an Invitation and a Challenge

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For International Day of Education, Special Olympics’ has issued its first annual letter on the Global State of Inclusion in Education.
Athletes

One Boy, One Village at a Time

Aaron in the early days of being tied up and Aaron soon after joining Special Olympics.
Witness Aaron Banda's journey from being chained to becoming a valued part of his family and community.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Albania Undertakes Bold Mission

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“We’re dreaming big and trying to act big”
Press Releases

FanSided and Special Olympics Return to Super Bowl Media Row with Unified Reporting Team in Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion

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FanSided Hires Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Sportscaster, Malcom Harris-Gowdie as Unified Reporter for all Super Bowl Week and Big Game Coverage
Athletes

‘Don’t be frightened and go for every shot!’

Carla Lenarduzzi playing tennis
Competing against the best players in the world on one of the most iconic tennis courts was a major highlight for a group of Special Olympics tennis players selected to compete at the Players with Intellectual Impairments Championship at the recent Australian Open.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete, Matthew Brough, Takes Us Through His Experiences as a Tennis Champion, Coach, and Motivational Speaker

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On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Special Olympics Great Britain athlete, Matthew Brough, about his success around the sport of tennis as both an athlete and as a coach.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrates Black History Month

Eunice Kennedy Shriver holding up an athletes arm in victory.
Black History Month continues to honor the achievements and contributions of African Americans that have been long-overlooked and ignored not only in America, but around the world. Since 1976, the United States has celebrated Black History Month every February to acknowledge and promote these triumphs and help to amplify and support African American voices and communities around the US.
Athletes

From Adversity To Triumph – An Inspiring Journey

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“These kids we label ‘special’, are truly born to do special things in their lives!”
In the News

U.S. Senator Honors Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne

Loretta stands next to a sign that reads, “U.S. Senator Bob Casey Honors Black History Month. Voices Empowering Generational Change.”
Loretta Claiborne, Chief Inspiration Officer, received recognition from U.S. Senator Bob Casey from Pennsylvania (Claiborne’s home state) during Black History Month.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrates Women’s History Month

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For Women’s History Month, we are proud to support all the amazing women in the Special Olympics movement, including our athletes, volunteers, coaches, leadership, staff and everyone who makes Special Olympics possible across the globe.
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