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United Set to Hire More Special Olympics Athletes as Customer Service Ambassadors

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[Chicago, Illinois, USA - July 18, 2025] United announced today that it will expand the industry’s only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline’s hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of its U.S. hubs, furthering its effort to create employment opportunities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Over 700 Health Screenings Performed in Two Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

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Over the last two days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® conducted over 700 free health screenings for athletes and Unified partners participating in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, Paris 2026.
Videos

Leading the Charge

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Ron Szeto and Matthew Fong reflect on their training, preparation, and presentation, challenging others to think differently about disabilities and inclusion in the workplace.
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The importance of Inclusive Health Research

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Through Project ALL STAR, a Special Olympics research and evaluation initiative, athlete co-researchers aim to improve inclusive health programming and make a difference in the lives of fellow athletes.
Athletes

Meet the President of Latin America’s Athlete Leader Council

By Leilani Gonzalez, August 18, 2017
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In April 2017, Julio Barrera, Special Olympics Panama athlete, was appointed President of Latin America’s Athlete Leaders Council.
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
Athletes

How to Give a Great Presentation

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Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert
Jordan began playing basketball with Special Olympics in the fifth grade. This small action eventually became a regular part of his life and eventually developed into a passion he pursued.
Athletes

Learn more about Loretta Claiborne: 50-year Special Olympics Athlete & Chief Inspiration Officer

By Carolyn Phillips, May 01, 2020
Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics Board of Directors Vice Chair and Chief Inspiration Officer
Loretta Claiborne was born the middle of seven children in a poor, single-parent family in York, Pennsylvania. Partially blind and with intellectual disabilities, she was unable to walk or talk until four-years-old. Today, Claiborne is an accomplished athlete, motivational speaker, member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, and Chief Inspiration Officer for Special Olympics.
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Government and Special Olympics Bosnia & Herzegovina Working Together Through COVID-19

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Edna Sunjic is among the athletes of Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina who currently leads a series of training sessions to help motivate her peers across the country.
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