Stories

On September 25th, Oman made history by hosting its first-ever Regional Train-the-Trainer (TTT) event! This groundbreaking occasion brought together 15 trainees from Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, and Bahrain for an intensive training program aimed at enhancing the skills of healthcare professionals in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Paraguay is playing a pivotal role in the field of inclusion in the region. As a demonstration of this commitment, from October 4 to 12, Asunción will host more than 1,000 athletes from across the hemisphere to compete in the IV Latin American Special Olympics Games, sponsored by the state.

The following is an excerpt from Microsoft’s Xbox Wire titled, “Xbox Celebrates Accessibility in Gaming with New Adaptive Joystick and Continued Support for Special Olympics.”

The following is an excerpt from Monitor’s, Uganda edition, “Special Olympics: Eye opening opportunity” which highlights the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program.

The award was presented to David Evangelista, President of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, and Valentina García Lluch, Special Olympics Spain athlete, by Her Majesty Queen Sofía.

In January 2024, after five months of hard work, Antrone “Juice” Williams received his Non-Medical Independent Transportation Provider license, something he takes great pride in. To Williams’s knowledge, he is the first Special Olympics athlete to receive this certification. Through his new role, he believes he’s making a tangible impact within the disability community.

Special Olympics and the OneSight EssilorLuxottica Foundation have announced the extension of their impactful partnership for an additional three years between 2024 and 2026 at a ceremony in New York in September 2024.

The SO MENA MATP Coach event was conducted in Kuwait from September 6 – 10, 2024.

On his quest to combat the hardship and burdens of daily living, Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver introduces his new podcast, Need a Lift?, to uncover the good in each of us. In this weekly series, Shriver invites a variety of guests—athletes, parents, unexpected experts—who share an ability to transform painful moments in their lives into purpose. Capturing both powerful trusts and simple practices to strengthen the human spirit, Shriver and his guests will invite listeners into their open conversations.

Daina Shilts is a Special Olympics North America snowboarder who has worked with ESPN as a sport reporter at previous Special Olympics World Games, Special Olympics USA Games, and other large sporting events.

Special Olympics not only uplifts and champions athletes on the field of play, but also supports athletes in their professional careers.

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel.