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Chris Nikic Spreads Inspiration in His New Book: 1% Better

Book cover on the left and Chris signing books on the right.
Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.
In the News

Winter Sport Coaching Guides

Short Track Speed Skating athletes racing during Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeongchang 2013
The launch of the new and improved Special Olympics Winter Sport Coaching Guides.
Athletes

World Inclusion Day 2021

People sit around a long table with computers and workbooks.
Jimmy Masina and Lou Lauria discuss Special Olympics federation partnerships and the being an athlete official.
Athletes

World Cerebral Palsy Day with Novie Craven and RJ Nealon

Novie Craven and her mother on the left and JR Nealon in a swimming pool on the right.
Novie Craven speaks with former Special Olympics athlete, RJ Nealson, about living with Cerebral Palsy on the “Inclusion Revolution Radio” Podcast.
Community Impact

Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum

Two female runners running.
On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
Athletes

Dream Coffee, Dream Job

Yin playing ping pong on the left and Yin making a coffee on the right.
Like many people with intellectual disabilities, Yin Hao dreams of having a good job. But jobs can be hard to find—and job training can also be tough to find. Luckily, there is a visionary special coffee shop, located near Yin's school in Shanghai. It's called The Dream Workshop.
Athletes

Michael Jacques Makes Impact Writing Books About his Experience Living with Autism

By RJ Nealon, October 14, 2021
A Special Olympics athlete holds the two books he's written.
Michael Jacques lives life overcoming obstacles. He doesn't read or write, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his story in the most creative of ways. Jacques shares his story about how he became a self-published author to his books "I Belong: Can I Play?" and "Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book." A feat that while challenging, was well worth it in the end.
Athletes

Confident and Ambitious: Meet Princess

Athlete holding her medal up.
Princess Ayin is a 26-year-old athlete, student and role model to all in Accra, Ghana. She describes herself as tough, passionate and ambitious.
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother

Joe Haden speaking while being interviewed on Today show.
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
Press Releases

Special Olympics Launches First-Ever Fitness Campaign Aimed at Hispanic Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

Athletes on the left giving a high-5 with text that reads: Escuela de Fuerza and two baseball players on the right.
Major League Baseball (MLB) Players–New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras–partner with Special Olympics athletes to launch Spanish-language fitness campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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