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.
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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Building An Inclusive Society: Goals For Final Year of My SSIGM Term
I have four meaningful goals for this year that I hope to accomplish, with the love and support of my mentors and staff from Special Olympics and my family and friends.
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Timothy Shriver Discusses Inclusion Before, During and After Quarantine in Leaders Online
Read an excerpt of the Leaders interview with Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver.
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Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Talks Inclusion with Authority Magazine
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Jacqueline Jodl Of Special Olympics Is Helping To Change Our World published by Authority.
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Global Athlete Leader Ian Harper Wins Dimensions 2022 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' List Award
The award is presented by Dimensions, an organization in the UK that offers support for people with learning and developmental disabilities.
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The Washington Post Chronicles “A Very Special Christmas”
The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article titled shared via MSN.com titled How a 1987 Christmas album changed the way the holiday sounds.
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Coach’s Three-Decade-Long Involvement with Special Olympics Leads to Outstanding Coach Nomination
Getting started with the movement 30 years ago after fostering a young man with intellectual disabilities, she has been a certified coach since 2006, with swimming being her favorite sport.
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