Engagement
Special Olympics responds to President Trump rescinding funding cuts
We express our gratitude to President Trump for re-authorizing funding for Special Olympics school-based programming. He joins a long history of over 50 years of United States Presidents and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in their support of Special Olympics and the work we do in communities throughout the country.
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Special Olympics responds to proposed funding cuts for education programs in the United States
Every day around the world, Special Olympics ends bullying and discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities—often the most marginalized people in society.
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Tajha found her voice as part of the Unified Generation
The United States has been a global leader in creating a more inclusive world through their support from the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs and the U.S. Department of Education.
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Rhode Island Special Educators Attend Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration
At the heart of every person’s passion for Special Olympics is a story: a reason and a driving force for why one is so invested in inclusion.
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Unified Champion Schools Through the Eyes of Students
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, a youth engagement and activation strategy that promotes school communities of respect and dignity, is fortunate to be able to support and interact with schools and students across the country.
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A Summer for Inclusive Youth Leadership
With school going back in session all over the country, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is so proud to look back at all that was accomplished this past summer.
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Unified Champion Schools® Work Proven to Increase Inclusion
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes everyone.
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The Power of Inclusion and Creating a Unified Generation
Over the course of 4 days, more than 150 youth and adult leaders from over 35 countries gathered together, making connections, proposing solutions and learning from each other.
UAE Commits To Making Schools More Inclusive At The Global Youth Leadership Summit
The United Arab Emirates announced their pledge to implement the Unified Champion Schools program across all public schools.
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Special Olympics Live Stream This Friday, 8 March
Friday, 8 March, Special Olympics went coast to coast doing a live stream featuring our athletes and influencers to show the world how much better it can be when we practice inclusion and #ChooseToInclude.
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