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.
Educating the Whole Child
Special Olympics partnered with Global Youth Mobilization at their first-ever Global Youth Summit where Youth Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America hosted a session on education for children with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Brazil Partners with Rio de Janeiro Ministry of Education
Unified physical education classes aid policy efforts to serve as catalyst for truly inclusive schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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On May 20th: Spotlight on the Importance of Emotional Well-Being: Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Special Olympics is proud to be an inaugural partner of Mental Health Action Day and to promote Strong Minds tools that can help athletes improve their emotional wellness.
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10 Tips from Special Olympics Athletes on How to Make Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Inclusive
Special Olympics and Jefferson Health partnered to create a video on how to create an inclusive environment within a COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
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Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
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Youth Leaders from Egypt Strengthen Bond Through Unified Fitness Challenge
In February 2021, Youth Leaders in Egypt planned and participated in the country's first ever Unified Fitness Challenge.
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Kaly Warner Shows Importance of Balance in and out of Competition
Head coach Kaly Warner is loud and cheerful, often embarrassing her Rangeview High School athletes with a sideline celebration for their achievements.
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Calls for Vaccine Equity in Boston Herald
Dr. Alicia Bazzano, MD, PH.D, MPH calls for immediate COVID-19 vaccination prioritization of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Finding Her Voice Through Unified Sports
In a remote town in Haryana, Bharat, Unified Schools and Sports are helping youth with and without disabilities find confidence and acceptance.
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"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified
A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania
Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
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Nickelodeon and NFHS join the Special Olympics Unified Classroom
Learn to Lead with the #UnifiedGeneration
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