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.
Special Olympics Athletes Model Webshop Merchandise
On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!
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Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM
Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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Coach Edna on Weightlifting Bar Basics
Coach Edna coaches the American Muscle powerlifting team that consists of three female athletes and six male ranging in age from 16 to 35.
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Special Olympics and Pro Athletes Shredded for Inclusion at the X Games Aspen 2023
Learn about the Special Olympics Unified Skiing and Unified Snowboarding x Games Aspen 2023 results.
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Creating My Vision for 2023
The position has shaped me into a spirited, thoughtful leader in the inclusion revolution, where I help define the mindset of what true inclusion looks like.
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How To Build a More Inclusive World: accessiBe and Special Olympics Team Up Ahead of World Games Berlin 2023
Together, Special Olympics and accessiBe have released a collaborative mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and driving conversation surrounding the importance of accessibility.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio and AccessiBe Welcomes Special Olympics Athlete, Regan Hofley
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities on International Day of Education
“Unified Champion Schools are not the only path to social inclusion. But the model is tested, effective and ready to use. For the global community, always ready to talk but often slow to act, they are a way to finally get serious about a commitment to justice.”
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Navigating Your Child’s Intellectual Disability Diagnosis
“It’s important to recognize that they may not accomplish growth or success in the same manner as many do, but our differently abled children will still accomplish remarkable milestones and pursue life goals!”
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International Day of Education 2023
Tim Shriver's Op-Ed in Euronews: To build inclusive classrooms, let young people with intellectual disabilities take the lead
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Dr. Jacqueline Jodl Discusses the Importance of Inclusionary Practices in Education With the Diplomatic Courier
“As policymakers and education leaders attempt to triage the challenges faced by young people in the aftermath of the pandemic, they should consider prioritizing the principles of social inclusion—improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.”
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GOING ALL InCLUSIVE IN 2023
Happy New Year, everyone! Can you believe it is 2023?! It’s so hard to imagine that four years in my role as an SSIGM have already gone by. I can honestly say these years have certainly been filled with adventure and the unexpected.
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