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SONA Recognizes Outstanding Coaches Throughout Region

By RJ Nealon, May 14, 2025
A Special Olympics coach wearing a red shirt sits on the floor with two Special Olympics athletes. The athletes are wearing a white shirt with a red Special Olympics logo on it.
Throughout Special Olympics North America, more than 116,000 dedicated individuals donate their time and expertise as Special Olympics coaches.
Community Impact

Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur

A group of unified students promoting Spread the Word
Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word The research shows that when social media users are posting about people with intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6 in 10 contain a slur.
Intellectual Disabilities

What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis Announces Retirement

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Mary Davis will step down from her role as Special Olympics International’s Chief Executive Officer after 47 years in the movement, including 10 years as CEO. She will continue to lead the organization until the end of December 2025.
Athletes

No Longer on the Sidelines: Jack Healey's Journey to Special Olympics Football

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Jack Healey, a 20-year-old from Berkshire in England, always nurtured a deep love for football.
In the News

Special Olympics Set to Score More Crucial Goals for Inclusion Through its Global Football Development Strategy

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The following is an excerpt from AIPS’ article, “Special Olympics set to score more crucial goals for inclusion through its global football development strategy” which highlights Special Olympics’ global football strategy and the impact football has on people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Special Olympics European Football Week Celebrates 25 Years of Inclusion Through Sport

Special Olympics Belgium women’s football team join hands in the center and raise them in celebration.
[Europe - 16 May 2025] Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE), a regional office of Special Olympics, Inc. (Special Olympics) has announced the start of the 25th edition of European Football Week (EFW 2025), to be celebrated from 17 to 24 May 2025 across 45+ nations in SOEE.
In the News

The International Judo Federation and Special Olympics Reinforce Partnership

Two men participating in a judo event.
With the mission of promoting the development of judo worldwide in all sectors of sport, the International Judo Federation and Special Olympics recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen opportunities for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities.
In the News

The ‘R-Word’ is Back. How a Slur Became Renormalized

An image of a mouth with R*SLUR written over it.
On an April episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience,” the host used a slur within the first 45 seconds of the show.
Athletes

Seeing Success: Ji-Hua Li's Journey to Improved Vision at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

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Special Olympics Chinese-Taipei athlete Ji-Hua knew the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 would be a transformative athletic opportunity, but beyond her goals for competition, she also had a secondary mission: improving her vision.
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