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.
Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester
“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
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Leadership Conference: An Opportunity to Engage and Learn
Listen and learn was how Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President & Managing Director, David Evangelista described the Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion”.
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Leadership Conference 2018: Facts and Figures!
Some interesting facts and figures that emerged from the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion.”
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"I stand here before you as a leader"
“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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European Basketball Week 2018
2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo
The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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Banking on Inclusion with Bank of America
For Bank of America, inclusion in the workplace starts with actively recruiting a diverse workforce.
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Spectrum Designs Find the Perfect Fit with Inclusion
Special Olympics is excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
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Free Fitness Prosthetic Leg for Special Olympics Amputee Tennis Player from St. Kitts and Nevis
The Special Olympics Tennis gold medalist Dionte Foster, from St. Kitts and Nevis tried out his new prosthetic leg for the first time in Louisville, Kentucky.
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'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics
During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
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Lighting the flame of inclusive attitudes—the core commitment on day one of the Global Youth Leadership Forum
"We are here not because we haven’t made progress, but because we haven’t made enough."
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Museum Fans Get an Extra 'Special' Visit
Special Olympics athlete Ricardo Thornton stopped by the National Museum of American History exhibit that features his own medal and jersey.
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