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In the News

International Day of Education 2023

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Tim Shriver's Op-Ed in Euronews: To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead
In the News

Dr. Jacqueline Jodl Discusses the Importance of Inclusionary Practices in Education With the Diplomatic Courier

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“As policymakers and education leaders attempt to triage the challenges faced by young people in the aftermath of the pandemic, they should consider prioritizing the principles of social inclusion—improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.”
Press Releases

Special Olympics Unified Skiing and Snowboarding Returns to X Games Aspen 2023

Daina Shilts and Mons Røisland raise their arms and snowboards in the air while standing on podiums outside in the snow.
In 2023, Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding will return for its eighth year at X Games Aspen and Unified Skiing will return for the third year.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio and AccessiBe Welcomes Special Olympics Athlete, Regan Hofley

Text reads “accessiBe in collaboration with Inclusion Revolution Radio” includes the accessiBe and Inclusion Revolution Radio logo. Text reads“Season #5 Episode 01, Regan Hofley, Special Olympics Canada” photo of Regan on the right side.
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Special Olympics Athletes Model Webshop Merchandise

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On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!
Press Releases

Laureus Expands Support of Special Olympics Movement

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In a new step for a relationship stretching back more than 20 years, Laureus and Special Olympics are proud to announce that Laureus will be a supporter of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Press Releases

22,000 People Apply to Volunteer at Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023, German Speakers Still Encouraged to Apply

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More than 22,000 people have applied to volunteer at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, a reflection of the enthusiasm for the world’s largest inclusive sports event. German speakers and people with local knowledge of Berlin are still encouraged to apply.
In the News

EU Co-funded Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools Project Kicks off with First Transnational Consortium Meeting

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EU Co-funded Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools project kicks off with first transnational Consortium meeting.
In the News

Special Olympics Africa President Charles Nyambe Featured in Authority Magazine

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Learn more about "Leading like Mandela" Champion Award winner Charles Nyambe.
Press Releases

Audacy Partners with Special Olympics and JRSportBrief Productions For Launch Of “Agents Of Inclusion” Podcast

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Audacy has partnered with Special Olympics and JRSportBrief Productions to launch “Agents of Inclusion:” A Special Olympics podcast, an Audacy Original.
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