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In the News

Special Olympics Athletes React to AI Bias Study Led by Special Olympics

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Special Olympics Athlete-Spokespersons see dangers and opportunities highlighted in a new study on how AI reinforces subtle but widespread bias against those with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy

By Emily Klinger, January 26, 2018
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A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
Youth Voices

Matthew Fong and Rain Teng

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Special Olympics East Asia
In the News

A New Unified Generation Emerges in India

Six young adults on stage putting on a performance. The sign in the background reads Unified Champion Schools Distinction Awards.
Special Olympics Bharat Unified Champion Schools Recognition Presentation
Community Impact

Special Olympics Takes Strides Toward Virtual Inclusion on Global Running Day

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This article was authored by a Unified writing team (writers with and without an intellectual disability). Jerry Holy is Special Olympics Virginia athlete and Specialist at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. Scott George is the Manager for University Engagement at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco

By Cat Lanigan, May 03, 2021
One woman and two men, masked and dressed professionally, hold a banner with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Special Olympics logos on it.
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
Community Impact

Tim Shriver Commentary: Special Olympics World Games Provides an Opportunity to Recommit to Inclusion in Education

By Dr. Timothy Shriver, July 26, 2023
Special Olympics Palestine delegation entering the Olympic stadium at World Games Berlin 2023
Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver calls for education reform for those with intellectual disabilities.
Stories

Beyond the Game: Alif and Lino’s Journey in Unity

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Earlier in April this year, the first-ever South Asia Unified Football Competition organized by Special Olympics Asia Pacific took place in Bangladesh, marking a historic 5-day event that brought together 90 athletes from five countries.
Stories

Tender Hearts: Gaining independence & purpose through acts of service

On the left, a lady sat at a table talking. On the right, text which reads 'Let's bridge the gap between school and employment for PWIDs'
Tender Hearts Cafe in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is more than just a social enterprise—it’s a place where young people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) gain independence, purpose, and confidence.
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European Basketball Week 2017

2017 European basketball teams on the court with a person dressed up as the rabbit mascot.
2017 marks the 14th edition of one of Europe’s biggest basketball events, which aims to deliver unity through sport.
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