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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.

UNICEF China Partners with Special Olympics East Asia to Promote Inclusion of Children With Disabilities

UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) China signed a memorandum of understanding with Special Olympics East Asia on Monday afternoon to formalize the two organisations’ partnership and enhance collaboration in China.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher

The Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back for 2023!
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Special Olympics and the FIBA Foundation Sign New MOU for Inclusion

Special Olympics International and the FIBA Foundation have come together to sign a new two-year MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, as they continue their individual and combined efforts to promote basketball as a tool for social development.
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Victoria Arlen returns to Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about her experience at World Games Berlin 2023

Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award

A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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Special Olympics Addresses Need for Early Healthcare Intervention in Light of New Study from CDC

Special Olympics Addresses Need for Early Healthcare Intervention in Light of New Study from CDC
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Learn about the marketing and communications strategies behind World Games Berlin 2023 with Albert Tuemann

Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Aerie & Special Olympics: 5th Year of Partnership

Five years of teaming up with Aerie to bolster confidence and foster inclusive communities! Check out the 8 athletes who participated in this year's photo shoot.
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Montenegro is First Country to Ratify Commitment to Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion

Minister of Education Miodrag Vojinovic and Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President David Evangelista gather for historic signing ceremony in Podgorica
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Zhou Guanyu Takes Time to Support Special Olympics Athletes

Formula 1 driver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Zhou Guanyu made a stop in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games on 25 June.
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TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble

A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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Empowering Youth Voices: AIPS and Special Olympics Unite for New Young Reporters Initiative at World Games Berlin 2023

Young Reporters help amplify message of inclusion at the first World Games held in Germany
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