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Athletes

Let’s Get Active—Gif Edition!

Measure out a distance of 10 feet (if space allows) and mark with cones (or stuffed animals). Have children run this distance, pick up an object from the ground and run back to the starting point. When playing with two or more children, they can pass the object to each other after running the distance. With large numbers of children, try relay teams and races.
What are short, fun, and seem to be on an endless energetic loop? Gifs of course…and children!
Press Releases

Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) Team Up with Special Olympics and World Games Berlin 2023

Special Olympics India athletes celebrating at the Global Village event.
Partnership will create a more inclusive and sustainable field of play for future generations.
Press Releases

CooperVision, Optometry Giving Sight, and Special Olympics Partner to Enhance Eye Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities

SAN RAMON, Calif., April 7, 2021 – CooperVision, Optometry Giving Sight and Special Olympics have come together to support the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program, which aims to strengthen vision care inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organizations have committed $300,000 through 2023 to provide Special Olympics athletes with high-quality vision and eye health screenings, prescription eyewear and sports goggles, while also providing improved education and training for eye care professionals (ECPs) and optometry students so they are better able to meet the unique needs of this marginalized group.
In the News

People Reports on Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton

Charles Melton speaks with Dale Moss at a school.
People Reports on newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton.
Community Impact

The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania

An adult male leads a presentation, with a PowerPoint behind him that reads “Causes of Intellectual Disability.” Pictured in the audience are around 10 scouts.
Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
In the News

A Powerful Example of Inclusion

Special Olympics El Salvador athlete wears the limited-edition soccer shirt designed by Special Olympics athletes.
The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
Press Releases

First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others

Mental Health Action Day black and white logo.
One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20
Community Impact

Thriving in a Refugee Camp: The Story of Doctor, an Athlete

Doctor warms up for practice after school.
Doctor, an athlete in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, has grown as a teammate, leader, and friend thanks to the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative.
Community Impact

Partnering on Behalf of Disability Inclusion: The Story of AMEXCO, an Organizational Partner

A man, smiling in a suit with official patches on it, sits at a desk in front of a Mexican flag and next to an AMEXCO plaque.
Special Olympics Mexico has partnered with AMEXCO, a Mexican education organization, to train teachers across the country in inclusive education practices.
Community Impact

Promoting Friendship and Understanding: The Story of Loau, a Peer Partner

A boy falls over a football on an outdoor field while 5 boys run towards him, 2 from his team and 3 from the other team. Everyone wears Special Olympics jerseys. There are palm trees lining the field.
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.
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