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Community Impact

Minnesota Elementary School Showcases Success from SHAPE America Partnership Through Unified PE

By RJ Nealon, January 24, 2022
A group of three female students sit on the floor of a gym posing for a picture.
In Minnesota a school district and school are looking to set the standard of what to expect in the classroom and how it should be showcased in the hallways.
Community Impact

A Message from NCAA Division III: Choose to Include

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This month, we reflect on the stories shared from the past 10 months of interviews.
Ways to Give

Sample Gift Language

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If you wish to include Special Olympics Inc. (worldwide headquarters) or your local Special Olympics chapter affiliate, or both to receive a gift in your will or other estate plan, it’s important to use the correct legal designation and Tax ID Number (EIN). This information is tailored for U.S. audiences.
In the News

EU Co-funded Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools Project Kicks off with First Transnational Consortium Meeting

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EU Co-funded Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups in Schools project kicks off with first transnational Consortium meeting.
Community Impact

Hand in Hand for Inclusion: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story

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A Special Olympics Unified School is built on the simple concept that playing together is a quick path to understanding and friendship.
In the News

Special Olympics Calls for Inclusive Access to Diabetes Care on World Diabetes Day

Special Olympics is dedicated to closing the healthcare divide for individuals with IDD by highlighting the significance of diabetes care accessibility and advocating for greater health equity.
Community Impact

FIVB Volleyball Foundation Launch Welcomes Special Olympics

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Special Olympics was present at the launch of the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball Foundation in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 30 May.
Athletes

From the Red Carpet to World Winter Games Turin 2025!

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Elisa Parutto made one dream come true when she walked the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival last week with fellow athlete and accomplished actor Gabriele Di Bello. Now, she looks forward to bringing another dream to life when she competes in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
In the News

New Leadership Council for Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Elected

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SOEE announced the election of eight new members to its Europe Eurasia Leadership Council (EELC) for the 2024-2026 term during the Regional Leadership Conference in Berlin on 16 October.
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Celebrating Partnership and Health at the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marks the opening of Healthy Athletes screenings at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
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