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Community Impact

Las Vegas Middle School Earns First Banner Recognition in the State

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2026
This photo shows a group of people standing behind a sign that says "Take Back Sports ESPN - Special Olympics Unified Sports" at Victoria Fertitta Middle School National Banner.
Inside Victoria Fertitta Middle School, celebration isn’t just filling the gym—it’s filling every corner of the campus.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Wishes You a Happy Mother’s Day

Special Olympics Wishes You a Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and mom-figures around the world of the athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff and supporters of the Special Olympics movement.
Community Impact

Stronger Together: A Mother, her Son, and the Power of Sport

Son hugging his mother with his arm around her shoulder.
After the passing of his twin brother and father, Special Olympics Philippines athlete Kim Edwards (Edward), and his mother Jacquelyn, faced immense grief.
Athletes

Slovakia Set to Host 5th Annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition

A triathlete swimming
Jolein's feet burned as they struck the pavement. She'd lost count of the number of steps she'd taken, as all that repeated in her mind was 'the cycling is done, it’s almost over – just a bit of running left, and my coach will be waiting proudly at the finish line.'
In the News

Fansided Covers Unified Sports as a Family Affair

Woman dibbles basketball between two defenders with fans watching in the background.
Fansided recently covered the Special Olympics Australia women’s basketball team’s participation in the inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cupin Puerto Rico. The following is an excerpt from thearticle titled How One Family Is Changing Basketball in Australia with Unified Sports.
Videos

IRR: Voices for Parents with Disabilities

IRR: Voices for Parents with Disabilities
Download the TranscriptHosted by Special Olympics North America athlete reporter RJ Nealon, this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio features guest Dr. Kara Ayers, parent advisor and co-researcher for the Disabled Parenting Project. Part of the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities, the Disabled Parenting Project was developed as an online community to foster connection and interaction among parents and prospective parents with disabilities.Read the full Article
Europe Eurasia Stories

Special Olympics European Football Week 2026 set to unite 30,000 participants across 40 nations under ‘Power of Partnerships’

Special Olympics European Football Week - Power of Partnerships #EFW2026
Annual Europe Eurasia initiative returns for its 26th edition, strengthening collaboration through football and expanding inclusion across communities
Special Olympics Global Health Report: Focusing on the Invisible

Letter from David Duncan

Dear Reader, It means a lot that you’re taking the time to learn about the health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), like me. Many of us aren’t living our best lives because we aren’t as healthy as we could be. This is because we are overlooked, invisible, excluded, and so are our needs.
In the News

Football as a Force for Inclusion and Sustainable Change

Two male players on opposing teams running for the football.
On World Football Day, Special Olympics is celebrating the power of football to do more than just score goals; it breaks down barriers, builds communities, and unites athletes as they work together to achieve a shared goal.
In the News

Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young Makes News with Special Olympics Partnership

A group of three adults and four children standing in front of a Special Olympics backdrop stand close for a group photo.
Fansided recently covered the announcement of North Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young’s support of Special Olympics Unified Sports®.
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