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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
Inclusive Leadership
Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
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An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
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Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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Unified Champion Schools
Social Inclusion of Students With Intellectual Disabilities: Global Evidence From Special Olympics Unified Schools
Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education
Community Impact
SOEA Special Education Coach Shares their experience as a coach with Special Olympics / 特奥东亚区特殊教育学校的教练分享特奥教练经验
Special Olympics Asia Pacific coach, Peng Shaojian, details his experience of being a coach at a special education school in China, sharing how by becoming a better coach himself, he can be better equipped to help the athletes and students he coaches.
Healthy Start
Defining the Diagnosis
Learning about developmental delay and intellectual disability will give you the tools to better understand and support your child. This knowledge will also help you build a proactive partnership with your child’s medical and educational team to build a plan of care.
Press Releases
Upcoming 2023 World Games, New and Returning Members, and New Founder’s Council
The Board of Directors of Special Olympics International met last week in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic as guests of the First Lady of the Dominican Republic Cándida Montilla de Medina.
Community Impact
Inclusive Mindsets Expand in 7 Regions Around the World
Special Olympics Global Youth Engagement seeks to create inclusion in schools and communities around the world through the empowerment of youth, families, teachers, and other supporters.
Press Releases
Special Olympics Launches First-Ever Fitness Campaign Aimed at Hispanic Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities
Major League Baseball (MLB) Players–New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras–partner with Special Olympics athletes to launch Spanish-language fitness campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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Special Olympics Inc. Partners with Smartsheet to Unlock Collaboration, Helping Them Achieve More for Athletes Across the Globe
Smartsheet’s platform empowers Special Olympics Inc. staff and athletes to break down silos and stay connected
Community Impact
Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story
By
Brendan Scully
, August 10, 2022
A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
Community Impact
Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story
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Brendan Scully
, August 22, 2022
Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
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Special Olympics Launches “Global Coalition for Inclusion”
Members Pledge to Support the Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Sport and Education Programs to reach 2 million young people in 150,000 Schools and Communities.
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