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What We Do

Building a Healthcare System that Leaves No One Behind

By Kristin Hughes Srour, M.B.A., May 22, 2019
Athletes, leaders, and volunteers sitting down one next to another in a small group along a wall.
Special Olympics recognizes the urgent need for improved access to health care and disease prevention programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Yes, I Can

By Shrey Kadian, October 10, 2019
Shrey Kadian puts his fist in the air while in the middle of a crowd.
I did not speak until I was 7. According to my parents, I spoke only a few words when I was a toddler; but after that, I just stopped talking.
In the News

A First in Floorball: Sports Data is Making its way into Special Olympics Competitions

By Jeroen Adriaanse , February 04, 2020
Athletes competing in floorball.
Special Olympics has launched a revolution in its approach to sport and competition with the roll-out of an exciting new floorball data project.
In the News

The NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Game Line Up for 2020

Two NBA players standing behind two Special Olympics athletes on the court.
Twelve Special Olympics All-star athletes will be on the same teams as some of the NBA’s finest players, including NBA legends, active and former WNBA players and celebrity figures.
In the News

Olympic Legend Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic Answers Your Questions

Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic in a huddle with athletes holding a volleyball.
During his time of Covid-19 lockdown in Serbia, Olympic Volleyball legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic took time to answer a range of questions from across our movement—from how to cope with social distancing to how to prepare for an Olympic final.
Community Impact

From Volunteers to Allies: Members from the King’s College Community Share Their Journey to a Life-Long Partnership

Five individuals appear on a Zoom screen.
As we continue to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Special Olympics and NCAA Division III partnership, it can be said that the bond between the two organizations formed well over a decade ago.
Community Impact

Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story

By Brendan Scully, June 01, 2022
A group of people outdoor at the end of a race.
A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
Community Impact

Promoting Youth Engagement in India: Special Olympics Bharat’s Story

By Brendan Scully, December 06, 2022
A group of people in a field lunging to stretching out.
A National Youth Leadership Summit in India motivates youth of all abilities to be leaders in their communities.
In the News

New Sport Partnership Driving Special Olympics Golfers to the Game

Woman hitting a ball with a golf club.
The following is an article published by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on the growth and development of Special Olympics golfers and the sport of golf through Special Olympics’ partnership with Topgolf:
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Fostering Inclusion: Launch of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools

The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) launch ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries.
The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation's journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance.
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