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Members of the Special Olympics Health team attended and presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Washington, D.C., sharing updates and news about our ongoing Health work.

This past spring, Special Olympics Youth Leaders Britany and Denisher embarked on a journey that would change their lives forever.

On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed by President George Bush (1990), Special Olympics International (SOI) Chairman Timothy Shriver, and Special Olympics DC athlete and SOI staff member, Novie Craven, were present at the White House last week to celebrate the continued achievements of ADA at work in our country.

On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!

Thomas Cleek, a Special Olympics Missouri golfer, worked for CBS Sports as a spotter at the John Deere Classic this past Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Novie Craven catches up with the Chin Twins in a fun interview.

Novie Craven featured in Forbes

All Special Olympics Programs are experiencing a new kind of normal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing all to go virtual this year.

On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.

On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.