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In the News

The UAE Embassy Presents Road to Abu Dhabi Documentary

Graphically enhanced image with photos of 6 athletes and a line illustration with text that reads: Road to Abu Dhabi: Stories of Courage and Determination.
The UAE Embassy presents Road To Abu Dhabi, a short documentary film on the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, hosted in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand into Six Countries

Young adults and athletes playing parachute in a gymnasium.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, has generously committed US$25 million to bring inclusive education to six countries—Argentina, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Romania and Rwanda.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Highlight Mentors During Global Week of Inclusion

By RJ Nealon, July 22, 2020
Mentor Chris Winston (left) poses with SSIGM and Special Olympics Illinois athlete Daniel Smrokowski.
The 10 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM) gathered in a Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Athletes

Downloadable Coloring Pages to Honor Champions of Inclusion

Champions of Inclusion Trophy nomination form.
Join us in celebrating the Special Olympics Champions of Inclusion, those people who work tirelessly to transform our world into one that honors and welcomes every individual for who they are and the gifts that they bring.
Latin America

#CampeonesDeLaInclusión—Dra. Denisse Aguilar Gálvez

Dra. Denisse Aguilar Galvan en su oficina.
Los #CampeonesDeLaInclusión contribuyen a un mundo más digno, justo e inclusivo para personas con discapacidad intelectual, celebrando la fortaleza que hay en un mundo en donde todos gocemos de los mismos derechos.
Community Impact

Fit-5 Cards Promote Health for Athletes with Limited Access to Online Connectivity in the Africa Region

Six images of young adults wearing masks and interacting with one another.
During a time social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Olympics has made a variety of online resources, such as virtual games, workouts and leadership opportunities, available to keep athletes healthy and engaged until in-person activities resume.
In the News

European Football Week 2020

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This year, European Football Week went digital. Welcome to Faces of Football!
Press Releases

Maureen McCormick Named Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Marueen McCormick at Capitol Hill Day
Legendary Actor to Advocate for Inclusion in Schools, Health Care Systems, and Communities
In the News

Special Olympics Chief Marketing Officer Highlights Pandora Collaboration on FUTRSPRT Podcast

Daniel Smrokowski sitting at a round table with his podcast equipment in front of him.
Special Olympics Chief Marketing, Development & Communications Officer Kelli Seely was recently a guest on the FUTRSPRT podcast to discuss the Special Olympics’ collaboration with Pandora called the Special Olympics Champions playlist. She also discussed keeping athletes fit and engaged during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Community Impact

Build Back Better, Build Back More Inclusive

Text reads: 5 ways to build back more inclusive.
After disruptive but necessary closings, Special Olympics is committed to supporting schools to return with more connection and community.
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