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Special Olympics: A Digital Journey - Part 2/3

Special Olympics: A Digital Journey - Part 2/3
In its efforts to bring people together in more inclusive communities, Special Olympics’ INCLUSION REVOLUTION is now going digital. In this episode of Digging into the Future, Tim Shriver and Prianka Nandy share insights on the organization’s digital transformation journey and how new platforms and technologies can further bridge gaps and bring new hope and opportunities to those with intellectual disabilities.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources

Family Support is Crucial for Inclusive Health

Family Support is Crucial for Inclusive Health
Jimmy, Special Olympics Colorado Athlete, and his father, David researched together and decided to protect their health by getting vaccinated again COVID-19 and the Flu.
Inclusion Works

Sports Skills to Work Success: Michael's Story

Sports Skills to Work Success: Michael's Story
On the field, Michael is an accomplished Special Olympics athlete in several sports. Off it, he has been a valued Walmart employee for 21 years! His success is more proof that Inclusion Works! #ChooseToInclude and sign the Inclusion Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Sports

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A total of 32 sports are on offer across the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE) region. Football and basketball are by far the most popular team sports with athletes across the region embracing the power of our long-established annual European Football Week and European Basketball Week initiatives.

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NFL Players Sport Special Olympics Shoes for My Cause, My Cleats 2020

Baker Mayfield cleats, the text on the cleats reads: Special Olympics (on one side) and Antrone Juice Williams on the other side.
The NFL celebrated its fifth annual My Cause, My Cleats campaign during Week 13 of the NFL season as a part of its commitment to support causes important to players. My Cause, My Cleats is a collaboration between the NFL and players that raises awareness and money for hundreds of charitable organizations of each player's choosing.
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Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #2: Sport & Competition

Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #2: Sport & Competition
As Special Olympics and the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) begin our inclusive research partnership, we welcome you to join our new webinar series! This series will spotlight local opportunities for research collaboration across different programmatic areas, including sport, health and fitness, and schools! Each session will highlight recent collaborations and new opportunities for researchers and Special Olympics Programs to connect for meaningful, inclusive partnerships that drive quality programming. In this second webinar, hear from expert panelists Dr. Roy McConkey, Dr. Franziska Loetzner, Dr. Andrew Pitchford, and Dr. Maji Shaikh. Together, they’ll share practical insights and real-world examples of how collaborative sport research can strengthen athlete performance, improve health outcomes, and advance inclusion across Special Olympics.
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Unified Football World Cup 2026 Awards Ceremony

Unified Football World Cup 2026 Awards Ceremony
Experience the power of inclusion through the beautiful game at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.
Intellectual Disabilities

Fragile X Syndrome

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Fragile X is a genetic condition that affects a person’s development, especially behavior and the ability to learn.
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Alberto Sasson - SO Venezuela

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“It’s relaxing and enjoyable. When I think about dancing, I feel happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love dancing with Special Olympics and the experience has been awesome.”
Tributes

A Letter from Dr. Paul Berman

Special Olympics teaches people to accept people who are different than them.
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