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.
Two Sisters, One Act of Love, the Birth of a Movement
How Eunice Kennedy Shriver's love for her sister with intellectual disabilities eventually impacted the lives of millions.
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2017 World Winter Games Were a Media Hit
Spreading the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion remains one of our movement's core objectives.
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Fans Bring Chants, Clangs and Gongs for Special Olympics Athletes
Attendees at the World Winter Games heard a different kind of music resounding across those Austrian Alps.
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Kenyan Goal Keeper at World Winter Games 2017 Got Great News
No one knew 16-year-old Lawrence Mwangi had been achieving on the sports field despite having cataracts. He won't for long.
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Graz Sparkled At Special Olympics Dance Contest
The event was sold out and packed with family, friends and fans all there to support their dancers.
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The One-Man Teams of Special Olympics
Armenia and FYR Macedonia were the two smallest delegations in Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria - with one participant each.
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Unified Sports Experience Featured Lots of Star Power
Dr. Timothy Shriver and his wife Linda Potter took to the hockey rink in a USE event.
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Teaches Used School of Special Olympics to Teach Support
At World Games, teachers decided to have a different kind of lesson. One that teaches equality and how to support and help each other.
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South Africa Gains Healthy Communities Status
The Special Olympics chapter was recognized for its health program for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
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Volunteering With Special Olympics Swaziland Changed Me
Ntombi Nkambule was inspired to get involved with Special Olympics to help improve understanding and acceptance among communities.
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Swiss-Ski President Signs Deal With Special Olympics Switzerland
The convention shall promote inclusive sports and training offerings within the Swiss-Ski association.
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European Basketball Week 2017 Highlights
Thirty-five countries sent athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete. See how it all came together.