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.
Choose to Include in Your Workplace
My name is Robert Jones and I work at Special Olympics International.
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Nyasha Derera, Africa's New Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger 2019-2023
Nyasha Derera, from Special Olympics Zimbabwe, has been selected as Africa Region’s representative in the class of 2019–2023 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers.
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination
Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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50 Game Changers Behind The Scenes: Arpita Mohapatra
While filming the “50 Game Changers” series our production crew was able to capture some images of Odisha, Bharat, the community that Arpita calls home.
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The Global Athlete Congress Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The Global Athlete Congress is a 6-day leadership development event held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Breast Cancer Awareness
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Special Olympics Healthy Communities promoting awareness.
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Training Takes Center Stage in South Africa
Youth from SO Africa Programs came together to exchange informative and creative strategies on how to increase youth engagement and involvement in Special Olympics at the very first Youth Activation Conference.
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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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My Life Being Visually Impaired
I have been working at Special Olympics International in Washington, D.C. for 26 years, and I work in the Branding, Communications, and Content Department.
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Think College
For many years, students with intellectual disability did not get the chance to go to college. They left high school, often remaining unemployed and socially isolated.
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Inclusion is Helping Walmart Improve the Workplace
Q & A with Walmart about promoting inclusion in the workplace for employees with intellectual disabilities.
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A Sister Looks Back on her Family Legacy
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley meets with Eunice Kennedy Shriver, William McFetridge, and Special Olympics athletes, including Kevin O’Brien, before the first International Special Olympics Summer Games in 1968.
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