Athlete Leadership
Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert
Jordan began playing basketball with Special Olympics in the fifth grade. This small action eventually became a regular part of his life and eventually developed into a passion he pursued.
Special Olympics Health Messenger David Duncan Gives Opening Remarks at the Launch of the WHO’s Global Initiative on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations
Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
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Athlete Perspective: The Importance of Inclusive Research and Evaluation
Special Olympics Minnesota athlete, Kayte Barton shares her experience as an athlete, participant, and Athlete Advisory Board Member for Project ALL STAR, while highlighting Special Olympics’ unique role in advancing inclusive research and evaluation.
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A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds
This Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and unwavering support of one mother of a Special Olympics athlete and athlete leader.
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Amplifying Athlete Voices During Capitol Hill Day
Special Olympics athletes, staff and supporters from across the United States gather each year in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress in order to advocate for critical federal support of the organization’s work.
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Empowering Mentors: The First SOMENA Athlete Leaders Mentors Training in Abu Dhabi
From December 16 – 17, 2024, Abu Dhabi hosted the First Special Olympics Middle East / North Africa Athlete Leaders Mentors Training.
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Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leadership Congress 2024: Empowering Inclusion and Leadership
From November 27 – 30, 2024, the Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leadership Congress (RALC) made history in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the first leadership-focused Special Olympics event hosted in the Kingdom.
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Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!
As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
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Athletes and Youth Leaders Reflect on White House Visit
Of all the celebrations that take place during the holidays, there is one that will forever stand out to the Special Olympics athletes, youth leaders, supporters and staff who attended.
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“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service
Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
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