Community Impact
Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
Coach Edna coaches the American Muscle powerlifting team that consists of three female athletes and six male ranging in age from 16 to 35.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Getting started with the movement 30 years ago after fostering a young man with intellectual disabilities, she has been a certified coach since 2006, with swimming being her favorite sport.
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Athletes, siblings, and youth leaders held the first-ever joined Regional Youth Leadership Summit and Athlete Congress in Johannesburg - the first summit held in the Africa Region since 2019.
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A Special Holiday Greeting from Athletes and Friends of Special Olympics*
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Special Olympics volunteers and coaches get together to develop their badminton knowledge and expertise.
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A National Youth Leadership Summit in India motivates youth of all abilities to be leaders in their communities.
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Special Olympics Cycle 9 Youth Innovation Projects Launch
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Debbie Ogden considers swimming a lifesaving skill. That is exactly why she raised each one of her children in the pool.
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A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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LETR council members Mick Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden join Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about their roles on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Council.
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Inside a high-energy arena, with flashing lights and excitement filling the room, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete against one another at the highest level in esports.
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