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.
Powering the Special Olympics Health Program
For 22 years, Special Olympics has incorporated health programming and trained people to use their skills to provide free health screenings for athletes in more than 135 countries.
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Athlete Leader Ben Haack Reflects on Autism Quiet Hour in Shops
On Friday, I was doing my rounds at the local shops when I noticed a sign. It said that there will be a quiet hour from 3-4 for people who have Autism.
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Special Olympics Volunteers are Everywhere
You can find them at events, in offices and all over social media! Special Olympics volunteers are the motor fueling the movement.
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Rhode Island Brothers Are Unified in Leading Inclusion
Evan and Jay are not only brothers, they are Unified basketball teammates at Ponaganset High School, a Unified Champion School.
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Special Olympics Announced as WWE Business Partner of the Year
Special Olympics was recognized as WWE’s 2018 Business Partner of the Year during the annual Business Partner Summit in Brooklyn on April 6th.
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Volunteers Week, Thank You
Over 20,000 volunteers answered the call and played a major role in the largest World Games in Special Olympics history.
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2019 World Games Bring Inclusion Through Sports
Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
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Super-Pop Group Helps 'Make Dreams Come True' in Thailand
Ahead of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, Special Olympics Thailand got some super support from Thai super girls group BNK48.
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Timothy Shriver pens NBC Op-ED Explaining Federal School Funding
Special Olympics survived Betsy DeVos' attempt to axe our school programs. Here's what we do for America's kids.
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Renee Manfredi: A Messenger with a Mission
Renee Manfredi is a leader, athlete, singer and master of four languages who just happens to have autism.
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World Autism Awareness Day
An internationally recognized day on 2 April every year to raise awareness about people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more and read stories about Autism.
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Special Olympics responds to proposed funding cuts for education programs in the United States
Every day around the world, Special Olympics ends bullying and discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities—often the most marginalized people in society.
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