Community Impact

On September 25th, Oman made history by hosting its first-ever Regional Train-the-Trainer (TTT) event! This groundbreaking occasion brought together 15 trainees from Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Bahrain for an intensive training program aimed at enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation have announced the extension of their impactful partnership for an additional three years between 2024 and 2026 at a ceremony in New York in September 2024.

On his quest to combat the hardship and burdens of daily living, Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver introduces his new podcast, Need a Lift?, to uncover the good in each of us. In this weekly series, Shriver invites a variety of guests—athletes, parents, unexpected experts—who share an ability to transform painful moments in their lives into purpose. Capturing both powerful trusts and simple practices to strengthen the human spirit, Shriver and his guests will invite listeners into their open conversations.

The following is an excerpt from Mashable’s article, “Why are people using the R-word again,” which details the ways social media has led to a rise in the use of the R-word.

On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven welcomes Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to spotlight global initiatives in support of youth refugees.

A new report from Special Olympics reveals how a surge in new sport partnerships is helping to power the spread of global inclusion.

On International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) Global Coaches Day, Special Olympics is saying a loud and heartfelt #ThanksCoach to every one of our coaches around the world. Today is the perfect opportunity to highlight the fantastic work our coaches do every single day.

This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.

Eltheo and Charl aimed to create a soccer club for 14–16-year-old girls, hoping to inspire school-going youth by showing them there is a future and that they can succeed if they set their minds to something.

National Government of Malta Joins Global Coalition for Inclusion with major commitment to Special Olympics programming

Hosts Josh Basile from accessiBe, and Novie Craven meet Lily D. Moore, actor, model and Special Olympics Global Ambassador!

Behind the lens of a camera, stands a photographer showcasing their skill and imagination—turning real-life moments into long-lasting memories. Three Special Olympics North America photographers do so on their own time, purely because they love what they do and are inspired by Special Olympics athletes.