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Athletes

“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”

A group of footballers in red and white kits stand in line on a stage. Among the predominantly male group, there are two blonde girls looking at the camera with their thumbs up.
Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
In the News

SHAPE America and Special Olympics sign Memorandum of Understanding to Formalize Longstanding Partnership

Group of students from Arizona posing for a picture during PE Class.
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota on 31 July 2019 SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) and Special Olympics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a partnership that has been in effect for over 50 years.
Community Impact

Leading Unified with Special Olympics

A group of three scouts are standing at a table signing the Inclusion Pledge.
From 23 July – 26 July, Special Olympics had the opportunity to attend the 24th Annual World Scout Jamboree, hosted by the World Organization of the Scout Movement, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Mt. Hope, West Virginia.
Community Impact

Changing Hearts and Minds Starts in Schools

One adult and a group of young kids in a circle hugging one another wearing Special Olympics El Salvador neon jerseys.
Special Olympics believes that in order to create lasting attitudinal change across the world, the focus must begin on today’s youth.
Athletes

Inclusion Works: Joshua Myers

Josh is both an athlete and athlete leader, who’s also a member of his state Special Olympics Board.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Athletes Unite To Inspire and Design 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Logo

Special Olympics USA Games Orlando 2020 logo
2022 Special Olympics USA Games logo unveiled as Organizing Committee announces premier corporate partners during celebration ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is Ready for Back to School 2019

Two students working on an assignment at a desk.
Three Component Model is Proven to Create Positive School Climates
In the News

Learning & Inspiration at Unified Champion Schools Conference

A group of five people stand holding a white banner that reads 'Play Unified. Learn Unified.' with the sea and blue sky in the background.
Special Olympics Serbia was among the national programme teams that attended the recent Unified Champion Schools National Conference in San Diego, California.
Community Impact

Smiling Brighter, Thanks to Smile Generation Serve Day

A male athlete has his teeth cleaned by a dental technician. He is listening to music on his headphones.
Millions of Americans are without access to basic dental care. Moreover, an alarming percentage of people with disabilities are unaware of the condition of their oral health.
Athletes

Inclusion at Work—Terrel Limerick

A split image of Terrel cheering on the left and Terrel answering the phone on the right.
Terrel Limerick is an outstanding Special Olympics athlete who is also an outstanding employee!
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