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.
How To Build a More Inclusive World: accessiBe and Special Olympics Team Up Ahead of World Games Berlin 2023
Together, Special Olympics and accessiBe have released a collaborative mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and driving conversation surrounding the importance of accessibility.
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Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities on International Day of Education
“Unified Champion Schools are not the only path to social inclusion. But the model is tested, effective and ready to use. For the global community, always ready to talk but often slow to act, they are a way to finally get serious about a commitment to justice.”
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Navigating Your Child’s Intellectual Disability Diagnosis
“It’s important to recognize that they may not accomplish growth or success in the same manner as many do, but our differently abled children will still accomplish remarkable milestones and pursue life goals!”
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International Day of Education 2023
Tim Shriver's Op-Ed in Euronews: To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead
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Dr. Jacqueline Jodl Discusses the Importance of Inclusionary Practices in Education With the Diplomatic Courier
“As policymakers and education leaders attempt to triage the challenges faced by young people in the aftermath of the pandemic, they should consider prioritizing the principles of social inclusion—improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.”
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Timothy Shriver Discusses Inclusion Before, During and After Quarantine in Leaders Online
Read an excerpt of the Leaders interview with Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver.
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Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Talks Inclusion with Authority Magazine
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Jacqueline Jodl Of Special Olympics Is Helping To Change Our World published by Authority.
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The Washington Post Chronicles “A Very Special Christmas”
The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article titled shared via MSN.com titled How a 1987 Christmas album changed the way the holiday sounds.
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Be Part of Something Big: Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Tickets Now on Sale
Ticket sales have started for the largest inclusive sporting event in the world with the Special Olympics World Games taking place in Berlin, Germany from 17 to 25 June 2023.
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FanSided Calls Documentary Film about Special Olympics Pakistan ‘Heartwarming and Heartbreaking’
FanSided reviews the movie As Far As They Can Run
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Coach Webinar Series 2022
A look back on the 2022 Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
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Faces of Inclusion: Stories of Impact from Unified Schools
Two storybooks feature 16 stories of people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world, documenting inclusion in sports and education.
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