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Youth Voices

Lucia Talacikova

Five young adults standing and smiling, the young man on the left and right holding a banner.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Youth Voices

Luis Gabriel Estabas

Young man in a red Special Olympics polo turning his head and smiling for the camera.
Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Community Impact

The Waiting Room: When Routine Isn’t Routine

At the top left, text reads “SEASON 8” and “EPISODE 2.” Centered are three portraits: on the left, a headshot of a person in a red top; in the middle, a person seated in a wheelchair wearing a polo shirt; on the right, a person in a bright blue dress wearing large round glasses. Along the right side, vertical text reads “INCLUSION REVOLUTION RADIO.” The Podville logo appears in the bottom right corner.
For many patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, a routine visit to the doctor's office is anything but routine.

Dr. Mallika Nadda

Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat
International Advisory Committee Representative and President of Special Olympics Bharat
Community Impact

Inclusive Sports for Every Student: Sierra Leone Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Officials exchange signed documents and shake hands during a Special Olympics partnership signing event in Sierra Leone, with branded backdrop visible.
Ministry of Youth Affairs commits to advance inclusive sport and education in Sierra Leone

Michele Colaninno

Michele Colaninno, Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio Group; Founder and Chair, Piaggio Fast Forward
Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio Group; Founder and Chair, Piaggio Fast Forward

Jim Barbee

Jim Barbee, Special Olympics Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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Special Olympics Athletes React to AI Bias Study Led by Special Olympics

four different people combined to make one image. each person is smiling.
Special Olympics Athlete-Spokespersons see dangers and opportunities highlighted in a new study on how AI reinforces subtle but widespread bias against those with intellectual disabilities.
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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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