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No One Left Behind: Landmark Special Olympics Study Reveals Concern About Disability Representation in Development of AI Technologies

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[Washington, D.C. - 22 July 2024] A study released today from the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education reveals that 64% of educators and 77% of parents of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) view AI as a potentially powerful mechanism to promote more inclusive classrooms and close educational gaps between students with and without IDD.
50 Game Changers Espanol

Dr. Steve Perlman

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En los 90s, el doctor Steve Perlman y Eunice Kennedy Shriver se reunieron en Washington, DC, para conversar acerca de la falta de acceso a servicios de salud para las personas con discapacidad intelectual, que a menudo se les negaba tratamiento por doctores y sistemas de salud.
In the News

Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023

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Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.
Sport and Competition

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team
Hear from Special Olympics Unified Football coaches about their reasons for being involved in Special Olympics, what makes it so special, what they try to teach athletes and what the athletes teach them.
Athletes

Brightfield: A Role Model for Inclusion

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For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!
In the News

International Day of Yoga

International Day of Yoga
Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with Special Olympics on 21 June! Yoga is important to Special Olympics athletes around the world. It is a great way to relax before an important competition or focus before a practice.
In the News

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, join us as we celebrate World Refugee Day, which commemorates the bravery and strength of the many refugees forced to leave their homes because of persecution.
Community Impact

Miami Dolphins Mack Hollins Makes Surprise Call to Special Olympics Athlete

Miami Dolphins Mack Hollins Makes Surprise Call to Special Olympics Athlete
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave a majority of sports and events on hold, Special Olympics launched Call To Action, an initiative to encourage our athletes to remain active and lift their spirits by surprising them with a phone call from their heroes.
Community Impact

Tennis Star Madison Keys Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Liza Ambrosini

Tennis Star Madison Keys Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Liza Ambrosini
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave a majority of sports and events on hold, Special Olympics launched Call To Action, an initiative to encourage our athletes to remain active and lift their spirits by surprising them with a video call from some of their favorite celebrity supporters.
In the News

Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver Sits Down with ABC News

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On site at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando, Florida, ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has spread around the globe.
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