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.
Beyond Borders: Special Olympics Unified with Refugees and Lions Clubs International Foundation Partner to Empower Refugee Youth
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven welcomes Rebecca Daou, Lions Clubs International Foundation Executive Administrator, and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to spotlight global initiatives in support of youth refugees.
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How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World
A new report from Special Olympics reveals how a surge in new sport partnerships is helping to power the spread of global inclusion.
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Special Olympics Says #ThanksCoach to All Special Olympics Coaches on ICCE Global Coaches’ Day
On International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) Global Coaches Day, Special Olympics is saying a loud and heartfelt #ThanksCoach to every one of our coaches around the world. Today is the perfect opportunity to highlight the fantastic work our coaches do every single day.
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A Journey of Inclusion and Connection
This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.
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The True Beauty of Cape Town
Eltheo and Charl aimed to create a soccer club for 14–16-year-old girls, hoping to inspire school-going youth by showing them there is a future and that they can succeed if they set their minds to something.
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Malta is Leading the Way in Unified Sports Development
National Government of Malta Joins Global Coalition for Inclusion with major commitment to Special Olympics programming
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Spotlight on Lily D Moore - Embracing Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusive Education
Hosts Josh Basile from accessiBe, and Novie Craven meet Lily D. Moore, actor, model and Special Olympics Global Ambassador!
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Preserving Memories on World Photography Day
Behind the lens of a camera, stands a photographer showcasing their skill and imagination—turning real-life moments into long-lasting memories.
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Inclusive Health Research: For the Athletes, By the Athletes
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven spoke with Dr. Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Special Olympics Director of Fitness and Health Research, and Special Olympics athlete leaders Kimberly Schickley and Allen Tobin about the importance of inclusive health research.
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Pioneering Inclusive Sports Education in Slovakia
Groundbreaking partnerships have Special Olympics Slovakia not just making history; they are shaping a future where sports education is inclusive, empowering, and transformative for all.
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Liftoff: To Inclusion and Beyond
It’s the quiet time of year on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, but the presence of Special Olympics makes it lively. Special Olympics youth leaders, educators and Program staff lived on campus during the 2024 SONA National Leadership Event: To Inclusion and Beyond.
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Opening Eyes® Provides a Clear Vision for SOWI Athletes
Imagine training for months or years to qualify for the swimming competition of a lifetime. All those hours, all those practices. You get up on the block awaiting the starting gun as you gaze out toward the pool and see nothing but a blur.
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