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.
Emma Haug Turns Volunteer Hours into Lifelong Passion and Wins Outstanding Coach Award
For most of her youth, Emma Haug, a coach for Special Olympics Washington, played soccer and volleyball, but as she entered the hallways of high school, sports became secondary.
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High School Special Olympics Unified Sports® Teams Going to USA Games
Throughout the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Special Olympics work together to advance inclusion programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Showcases Partnership with NIRSA at the Collegiate Level
Throughout the country, colleges and universities are demonstrating what it truly means to be a part of the inclusion revolution.
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SHAPE Florida Member Attends USA Games
Amy Selvey, an active member of SHAPE America, uses the skills and resources received from SHAPE to help her coach Special Olympics Florida athletes.
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Youth Leaders Promote Digital Accessibility for All
Special Olympics Cape Verde Youth Leaders Edna and Clenira know that improving digital accessibility is essential to building a more inclusive world.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Highlights Special Olympics Middle East North Africa
Ayman Wahab and Sherif El Fouly of Special Olympics Middle East North Africa (MENA) join host Novie Craven for another exciting episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio.
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Simran's Journey to the Global Youth Summit
For the past five years Simran Sahni, a Youth Leader from Special Olympics Bharat, has been on the front lines of the inclusion revolution.
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A Message from NCAA Division III: Choose to Include
This month, we reflect on the stories shared from the past 10 months of interviews.
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And the Community Outstanding Coach Award Goes to Special Olympics Alberta Coach Marie Powell
As a child, Marie Powell's parents always encouraged her parents to participate in sports.
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Miss America 2022 Shares Her Avid Support of Special Olympics on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles boasts quite the resume and continues to set a new standard for what it means to wear the crown.
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Giving Students a Voice in Mongolia: A Unified School’s Story
A Unified School in Mongolia brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to work on their communication skills.
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Special Olympics Michigan Coach Allison Wonch Chosen for Unified Champion Schools Outstanding Coach Award
The 39-year-old’s journey mimics many others’ who find their way to Special Olympics.
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