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Community Impact

Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi

By Jill Hammergren, March 18, 2019
Aboubakrine Sadikh Diaw and Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye standing side by side on the football field. Mame has his hearing aids in.
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
History

Out of the Shadows: Events Leading to the Founding of Special Olympics

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A chronology of the people and events that led to creation of the world’s largest organization dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.

Connect with an Inclusive Workforce

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , October 17, 2022
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It all began with a phone call I received in September 2019. Karen Milligan, Director of Athlete Leadership at Special Olympics Illinois, had a big opportunity for me -- a groundbreaking job opportunity with United Airlines, Global Platinum Partner of Special Olympics. Three years ago, my employment journey took off to new heights. I have collaborated with many colleagues and been able to highlight my skills and abilities as a Service Ambassador at United Airlines in Chicago (ORD).
Press Releases

24 Teams Announced to Compete in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

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[Paris, France - 19 February 2026] On 19 February, more than 200 Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), and media convened at the City Hall in Paris, France for a landmark moment: the official unveiling of the 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams selected to compete in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.
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International Cheer Union Signs Memorandum of Understanding Announcing Support

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International Cheer Union announces their support of Special Olympics in developing cheerleading programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools® Work Proven to Increase Inclusion

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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes everyone.
Community Impact

Innovating Fitness and Wellness at the Nazareth College Golisano Training Center

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On 21 October 2019, Nazareth College, Special Olympics New York, and the Golisano Foundation announced the grand opening of the Golisano Training Center at Nazareth College—the first of its kind collaboration on inclusion, fitness, and wellness for athletes of all abilities.
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The Power of Youth Leadership: Driving Unified Sports in Sweden

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In 2019, Isak Langfors and Olle Ekman from Uppsala in Sweden had a simple dream—to ensure that young people with intellectual disabilities in their city could experience the joy of football.
Latin America

Sigue creciendo la familia de Olimpiadas Especiales

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6 de Febrero 2020: El Comité Olímpico Mexicano (COM) , Olímpicos Mexicanos, Medallistas Olímpicos Mexicanos y el movimiento Special Olympics México unen esfuerzos para trabajar en la inclusión de los atletas con discapacidad intelectual.
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