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.
From the Heart of Texas: Inclusion Shines at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games
On this second episode host Novie Craven takes listeners on the road for a special edition of the podcast—recorded live at the Special Olympics Texas Summer Games in Melissa, Texas.
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Romanian Parliament Passes Landmark Law to Expand Sports Access for People with Disabilities
Driven by Special Olympics advocacy, new legislation marks a breakthrough in inclusion and formal recognition of athletes with intellectual disabilities
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Inclusion as the Solution: Research Takes Center Stage at ISAPA 2025
Special Olympics spent last week working on the progression of research and evaluation for people with disabilities as it penned a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
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Women in Sport Webinar Series Report Insights
The Women in Sport webinar series, presented by Aerie Real Foundation took place on the 13, 15 and 19 May to shine a light on the experiences and insights of inspirational women in sports.
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Special Olympics Morocco Launches a National Coalition
Special Olympics Morocco launches a national coalition dedicated to championing equal, inclusive, and dignified healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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The Transformative Power of Fatherhood and Special Olympics
Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
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Celebrating the Power of Play on International Day of Play
This International Day of Play, Special Olympics is celebrating the joyful, inclusive, and powerful impact of play in the lives of children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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A Story Through Photos: Takeaways from an Internship at Special Olympics
Destiny Stubbs shares her experience interning with the Content and Storytelling Team at Special Olympics, and how the photos from Winter Games tell their own story.
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Pledges Support for Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
Landmark agreement aims to empower youth with intellectual disabilities and expand access to inclusive education and sports
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Line Up for Inclusion on World Football Day: Special Olympics Launches Global Football Development Strategy to Grow the Game
In celebration of World Football Day today, Special Olympics has launched a new football development strategy designed to get more players with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) than ever before playing the beautiful game.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 1: Spotlighting Global Family Leadership on International Day of Families
This International Day of Families, Special Olympics is celebrating the parents, siblings, and caregivers who are the heartbeat of the Special Olympics movement.
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SONA Recognizes Outstanding Coaches Throughout Region
Throughout Special Olympics North America, more than 116,000 dedicated individuals donate their time and expertise as Special Olympics coaches.
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