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Community Impact

Class Is in Session: Transforming College Campuses for All

By Jadon Roberts, July 30, 2026
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 high school is a milestone, one that often serves as a launching point to college.
In the News

From Leadership Academy Graduate to Facilitator: Iris Mercedes Martinez's Continued Impact through Alumni Leadership Network Engagement

Woman speaking in front of a small crowd.
After decades of leading teams across her country Panama and Latin America, Iris Mercedes could have stepped away from leadership. Instead, she chose to invest in the next generation of leaders. She joined Special Olympics after an illustrious career in sales & marketing.
Community Impact

Special Olympics and Topgolf Build on Partnership’s Successful First Year

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The renewed partnership between Special Olympics and Topgolf continues to expand opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world, creating new pathways into golf and growing participation numbers in the sport while also strengthening competition opportunities across the movement.
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The People Who Made the USA Games

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In Minnesota, about 13,000 volunteers filled around 19,000 shifts during the USA Games.
Community Impact

Equality Before the Law: How Haley Waggoner is Shaping Legislation for Nebraska

By Jon Ryan, July 31, 2026
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Haley Waggoner, a Special Olympics International staff member on the Government Relations team and Special Olympics Nebraska athlete, has established an impactful connection with the Nebraska State Legislator leading to positive changes in law and local communities.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Work to Bring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Life

By RJ Nealon, August 05, 2026
A woman and a man stand in front of a black backdrop that says "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" on it.
All Special Olympics athletes want is to have the same chance to prove their worth. Just like their peers, in sports and in everyday life, the inclusion of employment opportunities.
In the News

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.
Athletes

How Fitness and Health Go Hand-in-Hand: Fima on Supporting Athlete Wellness

By Renee Dease, August 07, 2026
A two-photo collage. On the left is a woman smiling at the camera, and on the right is a young man sitting on the floor, giving a thumbs up, and smiling at the camera.
This month, I met with Fimanekeni (Fima) Hamutenya, a Special Olympics Namibia athlete, whose experience as a Fitness Captain and Health Messenger helped him rebuild his confidence and inspired him to help his fellow athletes live healthier, more active lives.
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Media Coverage in Jamaica for the Beach Games is Already Coming In!

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The Special Olympics Caribbean Regional Beach Games Jamaica 2026 are just around the corner!
Partners of the Movement

Law Enforcement Torch Run

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The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.
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