In the News
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.
Global State of Inclusion in Education: A Letter, an Invitation and a Challenge
For International Day of Education, Special Olympics’ has issued its first annual letter on the Global State of Inclusion in Education.
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Special Olympics’ Kim Widdess Talks All Things Inclusion on COMCAST Newsmakers
The following is an excerpt from COMCAST Newsmakers’ story, Special Olympics: Creating a World of Inclusion Through Sports.
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Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver joins the BBC Global News Happy Pod
Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver, and BBC Global News Happy Pod’s Harry Bligh share a conversation about Special Olympics, the importance of unity and the power of inclusive education.
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Athlete Leader Kiera Byland Featured in Photo Spread in Rarity Life Magazine
Rarity Life Magazine features athlete leader Kiera Byland in a photo spread and in depth article.
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Special Olympics West Balkans Unified 3x3 Basketball Tournament Reaches Triumphant Finale on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Athletes, Unified partners, coaches and families from four countries came together at the flagship regional tournament in Tirana, Albania to spread the message that “everybody is important.”
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2023 Special Olympics Holiday Card
As the holiday season approaches, Special Olympics sends our warmest wishes to all our incredible athletes and supporters around the world. May this time bring you peace, joy, unity, and inclusion. Let's spread love and kindness together. Happy holidays! ❤️ #ChooseToInclude
Special Olympics and American Council on Exercise Form Partnership
Special Olympics and American Council on Exercise have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Higher ‘Happiness Levels’ and Self-Confidence among Outcomes as Three-Year Sport Initiative Nears Finish
More than 5,000 children with intellectual disabilities have seen an improvement in their overall happiness, motor and social skills as a result of the EEA and Norway Grants-funded project.
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Mary Davis Interviewed by Macau Daily Times
Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis was recently interviewed for a Macau Daily Times.
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Business Insider Covers Charles Melton’s Affinity for Special Olympics
Business Insider covers Charles Melton’s involvement with Special Olympics.
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Coca Cola Celebrates Danish Swimmer in New Video
The Special Olympics founding global partner highlighted the journey of Eva, in a moving video.
Defining, Teaching and Fostering Inclusive Mindsets
The following is an excerpt from the article, “Defining, Teaching and Fostering Inclusive Mindsets,” published by Global Partnership for Education and written by Special Olympics’ Chief of Global Youth and Education, Jacqueline Jodl, Ph.D.
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