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Riverdale Star Charles Melton Named Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador

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Special Olympics named Riverdale actor Charles Melton as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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It is a community-based local branch of the National or State Special Olympics Program. Local Club/Program offers a wide range of sports and non-sport activities that are designed to promote inclusion, a sense of community, and celebrate the unique abilities of all members.
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Is AI Fair? New Evidence Suggests Bias Against People with Intellectual Disabilities Is Built In

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Peer-reviewed study is the first of its kind led and published by Special Olympics, revealing AI systems are learning stereotypes and repeating them at scale for one of the most marginalized populations in the world

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Family Matters: Voices for Parents With Disabilities

A promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 8, Episode 1. On the left, Dr. Kara Ayers smiles at the camera; she is identified as a researcher with the Disabled Parenting Project. On the right, Special Olympics Virginia athlete Joey Barnett wears sunglasses, headphones, and a cap while holding up a medal. The background features blue geometric shapes and the Podville logo.
Hosted 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.
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IRR: Higher Education

Square promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 8, Episode 4. The center features a photo of two people standing side by side. The person on the left is wearing a striped top and white earrings, and the person on the right is wearing a red graduation cap and gown. Text below the photo identifies the guests as Molly Shawhan, VUnited Scholars Program Director at Villanova University, and Victoria Pepper, student at North Carolina State University. The graphic includes the Inclusion Revolution Radio logo, episode information, and the Podville logo on a blue background with geometric accents.
Graduating from high school is a milestone, one that often serves as a launching point to college. This episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio explores that transition for students with intellectual disabilities and how post-secondary programs can lead inclusively.
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Building Communities, One Club at a Time

Building Communities, One Club at a Time
Through local clubs, Special Olympics is helping athletes, families, coaches, and youth leaders build spaces where everyone belongs.Read the full article
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“Let Me Be Brave in the Attempt”: Leadership Beyond Special Olympics

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As the Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress Chair, Kiera Byland has helped ensure athlete voices are heard at the highest levels of the movement.
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Disability Scoop Highlights Special Olympics Research on AI Bias

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Disability Scoop featured Special Olympics' recent research examining how artificial intelligence systems can perpetuate bias toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Seeks Inclusion in New Documentary.

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Now available to stream on YouTube is the new Dutch documentary Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating) following Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne.
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