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.
Your Recruitment Letter
Do you have the heart, courage and strength to help take down intolerance?
Shredding Stereotypes
Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter does all she can to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
Play Unified to Live Unified!
Well-known athletes, including Olympic stars, played their sports with Special Olympics athletes to show the power of unified teams.
Hearts of Champions: USA Games
Look back at some highlights from the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, held in Princeton, N.J.
"A Message of Hope, A Message of Victory"
An excerpt from Eunice Kennedy Shriver's famous remarks at the 1987 Special Olympics World Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, USA.
In Uganda, "Because of Special Olympics, I am Somebody"
When Florence Nabayinda was diagnosed with intellectual disabilities, her world turned dark. See how she's managed to battle past that.
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Meet Deon Namiseb
Deon Namiseb won a bronze medal winning with the unified soccer team from Namibia at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.
