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Community Impact

Special Olympics Showcases Inclusion and Innovation at AAIDD 2025

Four women stand next to each other for a photo with purple drapes hanging in the background.
Members of the Special Olympics International Health and Unified Champion Schools (UCS) teams attended and presented at the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) Conference from 23 – 25 June 2025.
Community Impact

Training Takes Center Stage in South Africa

By Carolyn Phillips, October 19, 2018
Participants from the Africa Region and Special Olympics International representatives pose for a group photo. Special Olympics 50th anniversary banners stand on either side of the groups back row.
Youth from SO Africa Programs came together to exchange informative and creative strategies on how to increase youth engagement and involvement in Special Olympics at the very first Youth Activation Conference.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Twelve Athletes Competing in NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Game.

Unified Basketball team on the court in a row for a group photo.
This diverse group of accomplished athletes—including four individuals competing in Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019—will tip-off in an inclusive game with NBA and WNBA legends and players on February 15.
In the News

Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Martha Jo Braycich, June 12, 2019
A group of young people in yellow and white t-shirts stand behind an 'ESPN and Special Olympics Unified Sports' banner facing the camera on an indoor court.
Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
Community Impact

Special Olympics & Laureus Sport for Good Demonstrate Sport for Development & Peace

Girls playing basketball on a court.
On the United Nation’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics celebrates its partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (Laureus).
Latin America

Valientes en el intento: 5 mujeres atletas de América Latina cuentan su historia

Ana Fernanda, en juramento a su compromiso con la inclusión de todas las mujeres.
Ana Fernanda practica la gimnasia artística en Special Olympics Mexico, compitiendo a nivel nacional e internacional. También estudia en el Centro de Inclusión Municipal y Adaptación para Personas con Discapacidad – CIMAD, y toma cursos de computación. Es joven, pero sabe perfectamente la importancia de un mundo realmente inclusivo.
Community Impact

100 Schools United for Inclusion: Special Olympics Romania's Story

By Brendan Scully, June 03, 2022
A group of students sitting in a circle with their feet together and showing off their socks.
100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

By Brendan Scully, August 10, 2022
Group of men playing basketball.
Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
In the News

Unity and Female Empowerment in the Spotlight for the Anniversary Edition of European Basketball Week

Two Special Olympics basketball players in action as they struggle to control the ball
More than 250 local and national events will be held across the Europe and Eurasia region as Special Olympics celebrates a milestone EBW edition and a new level of engagement.
Community Impact

Sport as a Catalyst for Inclusive Education: The Role of Special Olympics

Special Olympics young female athlete smiling while holding a football.
As the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, it's a moment to truly grasp the profound impact that sports have in uplifting those often sidelined within their communities and nations.
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