Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
We Matter, Too
As a unified generation, let us stand together and declare that all people matter.
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On World First Aid Day Special Olympics Health and IFRC are Changing the Face of First Aid
Since 2013, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Special Olympics Health have collaborated to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are included in all aspects of humanitarian action.
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ESPN Announces 2019 Top 5 Schools
Special Olympics would like to congratulate this year's ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for their dedication to inclusion.
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Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games
Joe Haden, cornerback for the Pittsburg Steelers, had a blast taking part at the Unified Flag Football Clinic at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Catherine and Claude’s Moment
Discover how Special Olympics Unified Sports created a positive change in their son’s life.
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Changing the World One Crosswalk at a Time
This winter, Benjamin Collins noticed something troubling on his way to work. The Special Olympics athlete and Operations Specialist at the organization’s headquarters couldn’t hear the countdown beeps and verbal cues at the crosswalks on L Streets between 18th and 19th in Washington, D.C.
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Learning & Inspiration at Unified Champion Schools Conference
Special Olympics Serbia was among the national programme teams that attended the recent Unified Champion Schools National Conference in San Diego, California.
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Changing Hearts and Minds Starts in Schools
Special Olympics believes that in order to create lasting attitudinal change across the world, the focus must begin on today’s youth.
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Hollywood Movie Starring Athlete Is a Critical Success
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.
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Why We Need to Maintain a Strong Federal Commitment to Special Olympics By U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.)
“Athletes of determination” was the perfect theme for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games that took place in Abu Dhabi in March.
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Meet Some of the Special Olympics Young Athletes Community
Special Olympics Young Athletes gives children, with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 the opportunity to benefit from physical moment. Currently, more than 440,000 children and their families enjoy sport and play together while building community.
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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is Ready for Back to School 2019
Three Component Model is Proven to Create Positive School Climates
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