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In the News

Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives

By Stephanie Corkett, November 08, 2018
Mallory Morris in workout clothes and a t-shirt that reads: Team Kansas Special Olympics, is holding a sign that reads Hashtag Inclusive Health
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
In the News

Special Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope

By Freddy Woehl, March 18, 2019
Flame of Hope lit on the opening ceremony stage at the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games.
Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
In the News

Global Health Leaders Pledge to End Healthcare Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

By Vikneswaran Raman, March 18, 2019
Youth leaders and health representatives sitting and standing on stage in a group shot.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities from 20 developing countries can now hope to receive a better quality healthcare services in the next three to five years.
Community Impact

On May 20th: Spotlight on the Importance of Emotional Well-Being: Inaugural Mental Health Action Day

Text in image: Where do you feel stress? When you feel stress, where do you feel it the most? Circle the area below: Muscle tension; teeth grinding; lack of interest, trouble concentrating; headaches; anxiety; anger. With an illustration of a person.
Special Olympics is proud to be an inaugural partner of Mental Health Action Day and to promote Strong Minds tools that can help athletes improve their emotional wellness.
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Propelling “Activa Mente”: The Story of Special Olympics Chile

Five youth perform a jumping jack, with arms outstretched in the air. They are all different heights and abilities, one has a wheelchair. They all wear masks and Special Olympics shirts.
During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
Community Impact

Finding the Essence of Unified: The Story of Deogratis, a Teacher

A man wearing a hat stands in front of Special Olympics banner, speaking into a microphone and looking at the camera.
Deogratis, a physical education teacher in Tanzania, uses Unified Sports to spread inclusion in his school community.
Community Impact

Faces of Inclusion: Stories of Impact from Play Unified: Learn Unified

A screenshot of the title page of the Faces of Inclusion storybook, which reads “Faces of Inclusion,” and includes the Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation’s logos. It features nine different pictures of Special Olympics participants. Everyone is smiling. Many wear Special Olympics jerseys, and some give thumbs up or peace signs.
Read the stories of just a few of the athletes, peer partners, Youth Leaders, coaches, teachers, parents and organizational partners around the globe leading the charge for inclusion through Play Unified: Learn Unified.
In the News

Remembering Andreas Potamianos, Founder and Honorary President of Special Olympics Hellas (Greece)

The Special Olympics movement is remembering the lasting legacy of Andreas Potamianos, Founder and Honorary President of Special Olympics Hellas (Greece).
Community Impact

Bates Special Olympics College Club Members Share Impact of NCAA DIII and Special Olympics Partnership

Five people appear on a Zoom screen.
Bates Special Olympics Club was one of 12 Division III institutions and over 40 colleges across the country to participate in the Special Olympics Virtual College Championship Week presented by Special Olympics and ESPN this past spring.
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