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.
NCAA Division III Students and Special Olympics Athletes Build Strong Friendships Through Partnership
Friendship, belonging, kindness, connection and community. These are just a few of the words used to describe what inclusion and the Division III/Special Olympics partnership means to them.
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Special Olympics Hosts Q&A on the Safety and Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Special Olympics hosted Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Q&A on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher
A short announcement of the Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher.
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Special Olympics Coach Erica Milliron Showcases Family-Type Atmosphere Through Sports and School
Special Olympics Pennsylvania head coach Erica Milliron might not be as experienced as other Special Olympics coaches, but she still understands the importance of Special Olympics Unified Sports® and the lessons it teaches students.
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Special Olympics Sport Partnership Survey Reveals Positive and Promising Trends
Survey highlights annual growth in Special Olympics Sport Partnerships.
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International Youth Day 2021: SO Middle East/North Africa Youth Lead to Include
Special Olympics MENA youth are prioritizing the inclusion of persons with disabilities as a critical need of the hour.
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NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Celebrate A Decade-Long Partnership
In 2011, Dan Dutcher, the former Vice President of Division III, set out to find what could take the identity of Division III to the next level.
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Inspiring Communities: How Teacher Ramona Spreads Inclusion in Romania
Special education teacher Ramona works with Special Olympics Romania to provide opportunity for her students with and without disabilities.
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Meet Farah: A Youth Leader Determined to Help Others Unlearn Hatred
Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.
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Amy Wiesenhutter Impacts Entire Community with Undeniable Spirit and Passion for Special Olympics
Gazing into the camera with her genuine smile, Amy Wiesenhutter shares the story of how she found her passion for coaching Special Olympics Texas through mentor Patsy Reyna Henry's considerable influence on her life.
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Special Olympics Nigeria Coaches Put Unified Sports Training into Action through AirBadminton
Athletes, coaches and Unified partners in Nigeria participate in 21-week Unified Sports® program thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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World Youth Skills Day
On World Youth Skills Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the sixth cycle of Youth Innovation Projects.
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