Family

When the Philippines joined the Global Coalition for Inclusion, it marked a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific region and reinforced a growing commitment to inclusive education.

In the crowd, family, friends, and fans cheer loudly because Jeff Greene has arrived at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Doha's world changed when Omar was diagnosed with a rare and severe disability.

When Jillian Pierre first walked into a Special Olympics event in 2012 with her son Jaleel, she thought she was simply bringing him to swim.

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day.

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement.

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement.

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day.

For Jacob Murasko, few things beat a sunny day on the golf course with his dad, Paul, by his side. Golf isn’t just their shared hobby, it’s their connection, their laughter, their way of showing up for each other. And now, that connection is taking them somewhere incredible: the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where they’ll compete together as Unified partners.

Claudia Peña’s journey with Special Olympics began through her daughter, Paola, but quickly became a shared family experience, one where her family not only found community, but a deeper understanding of inclusion and resilience.