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Inclusion around the World
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
FromWhiteHouse.gov
Remarks by President Biden at a Christmas For All Dinner in Celebration of Unity, America, and Special Olympics
Loretta, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
FromDCNewsNow.com
ILB Alex Singleton shares his inspiration for lifelong commitment to Special Olympics
Alex received the news that he was the Broncos' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee
From25NewsNow.com
Athletes shoot for strikes at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament
Before a packed house at Peoria’s Landmark Lanes, more than 300 athletes shot for strikes Saturday at the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament.
Buffalo Bills participate in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats 2024
Players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats.
FromNBC: WBAL11
Special Olympics Maryland Athlete makes Super Plunge Family Tradition
"Inclusion is my favorite thing about Special Olympics..."
FromStripes.com
Revitalized Special Olympics continues to grow at Air Force base on Okinawa
Nearly 80 athletes gave their all during the 20th Kadena Special Olympics beneath soggy skies at this U.S. base over the weekend.
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes
Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi
Zayed University will host the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education Summit tomorrow at its campus in Abu Dhabi.
FromABC5 KSTP
Why We Give: Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Olympics Minnesota works to create a world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. (video)
FromTheWeek.in
Special Olympics Bharat hosts event for talent awareness in athletes with intellectual disabilities
Event 'Special Harmony,' creates awareness about potential and how to take it to a higher level.
FromWCYB 5 NBC
Special Olympics and Refugees: Bridging Communities Through Sports
The Sport for Refugees Coalition aims to share member's stories who are working with refugees and host communities, through sport.
FromBostonGlobe.com
‘I’m Really Terrified’: Disability Rights Advocates Concerned About Return of R-Word
So many students had never heard it in the first place.
FromCTV News London
London Special Olympian wins North American Gold Medal
Special Olympian Chris Lauzon of London, Ont. won gold at the North American Special Olympics golf tournament in Wichita, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2024.
Special Olympian Athlete has Helped Kellogg CC Cross Country Team Reach Nationals
KCC freshman Julian Borst has set school record in cross country as men's, women's squads won regional championships
Project ALL STAR
UW-La Crosse welcomed Special Olympics athletes to campus as part of a new, nationally-funded initiative focused on understanding how Special Olympics programs improve athletes' lives.
FromWGRZ-TV
Special Olympics Volunteer Coach Lisa Balus marks 25 years of volunteering
Coach Lisa Balus is marking 25 years of volunteering with the local chapter of the Special Olympics New York. Watch the Video
Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates
For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word “retard.” Now they’re concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback.
FromVOX.com
The resurgence of the r-word
Disability advocates spent a decade campaigning against the slur. Now it’s coming back.
Frommashable.com
Why are people using the R-word again?
People on X are posting the slur with abandon.
Special Olympics Uses Sport to Promote Inclusive Education
In line with the 2024 theme of 'Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies,' Special Olympics promotes inclusivity.
Spread the Word Inclusion Campaign Kicked Off
The global campaign promotes inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It encourages schools, organizations and communities to pledge their support.
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