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.
Volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
Since February 2015 when she first volunteered for Special Olympics at the Special Olympics New York State Winter Games, she has been committed to serving the athletes in the movement.
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Thank You for Building an Inclusive World
All month, Special Olympics is celebrating Champions of Inclusion—leaders who are building a more just and joyful world for all! It’s the perfect time for our athlete leaders to send a message to our Global Ambassadors and Champion Ambassadors, who work tirelessly year-round to champion respect for people of all abilities. We appreciate you!
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Forgotten (Almost)
“People with intellectual disabilities always come last." Not this time.
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What is Inclusion?
Inclusion is accepting all people as equals—regardless of ability, ethnicity, age, religion, or gender identity—and ensuring that they have access to the same services and opportunities as everyone else.
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Parenting a Child With an Intellectual Disability
Realizing the Bright Future of Your Child: An Intellectual Disability Resource for New Parents
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25 Years of the Special Olympics Host Town Program
On the 25th anniversary of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut, we celebrate the creation and impact of the Host Town Program.
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Lead to Include—Regional Youth Leadership Summits
Over the past year, more than 250 Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities gathered at 6 Regional Youth Summits to build a more inclusive world—starting in their own communities.
5 Benefits of Inclusive Education
How Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Can Thrive in a Socially Inclusive Learning Environment
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Celebrating Fathers
Special Olympics is grateful for the participation and support of fathers all over the globe. Fathers who are athletes, fans, coaches, volunteers, staff and cheerleaders help make this movement so special.
Special Olympics pushes forward with the unfinished business of equity, diversity and inclusion
Last week, our community gathered in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of color in the United States and around the world to express our outrage at the death of George Floyd and at so many countless acts of racism and bigotry that have crushed the lives of millions of people in history and still today. We met as a global family to listen, to learn, and to act.
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Special Olympics and WWE Health and Fitness Caregiver Guide
A Fitness and Nutrition Resource for People With Intellectual Disabilities
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Special Olympics Takes Strides Toward Virtual Inclusion on Global Running Day
This article was authored by a Unified writing team (writers with and without an intellectual disability). Jerry Holy is Special Olympics Virginia athlete and Specialist at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. Scott George is the Manager for University Engagement at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.
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