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Inclusion is a Skill: Let’s Learn It.

By Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Jr., January 31, 2025
Special Olympics DC Bowling-2019
Here’s a paradox: A world more connected than ever seems more divided than ever. Indeed, pointing out this pervasive division and exclusion nears cliché. But if exclusion is such a defining issue, so too is inclusion: the lack of it, the need for it. We believe that inclusion is not only the issue of our time, it is today’s most needed skill.
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Inclusive Language Legislation

Special Olympics athletes advocate for all people with intellectual disabilities on a local and national level.
To create communities of respect where all people are valued, it is important to change the language of our laws at the state and Federal levels.
Our Words

How to Walk Away and Still do Good

Sometimes it simply may be best to walk away from a situation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still do good after walking away. Learn how.
Athletes

Skiing "Is My Favorite Exercise!"—Alexandrea Trains for World Winter Games

Man outside in the snow on skis.
Alexandrea Rutledge has been working out "a lot" ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. She's been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 12 years, and this will be her first international competition.
Athletes

Be a Fan of Floorball Athlete Fan Xinwei

Young man playing floorball
Fan Xinwei is a teenage athlete who's already an experienced Special Olympics floorball player. In fact, he's been playing floorball since 2016.
In the News

I Coach Girls Project to Launch Resources for Engaging Girls in Sport

A group of four men and one woman stand behind a group of five girls holding karate poses.
As a partner in the I Coach Girls project, the SO Europe Eurasia Foundation (SOEEF) has ensured that the needs and input of girls with intellectual disabilities are represented at every stage.
In the News

Michal Dolinsky from Považská Celebrated by Famous Footballer Drogba: The Teenager will Represent Slovakia at Special World Winter Games in Turin!

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The following is an excerpt from Novy Cas's article on Special Olympics MATP skier, Michal Dolinsky, who has been recognized for his athletic abilities by Didier Drogba.

[#14] Special Olympics World Winter Games Vespa Helmet Designed By Athlete Ilaria ‘Ghinka’ Bonanni

Hand-painted red color base, feature drawings full of vibrant colors, well-defined lines featuring Special Olympics logos and the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games slogan “The future is here” + artist’s signature.
In the News

Slovakia Hosts its very First Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament

A group of volleyball players in red and white kits stand on and around a first-place podium wearing medals around their necks.
The first placed Special Olympics Slovakia team succeeded in securing a direct spot in the Special Olympics World Unified Volleyball Cup which will take place in Poland later this year.
In the News

Can a Touchdown Create Community?

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver and Special Olympics athlete
The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in The Fulcrum, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver in collaboration with the Harris Poll.
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