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Global Coalition for Inclusion

Malta is Leading the Way in Unified Sports Development

National Government of Malta Joins Global Coalition for Inclusion with major commitment to Special Olympics programming
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No One Left Behind: Landmark Special Olympics Study Reveals Concern About Disability Representation in Development of AI Technologies

[Washington, D.C. - 22 July 2024] A study released today from the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education reveals that 64% of educators and 77% of parents of students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) view AI as a potentially powerful mechanism to promote more inclusive classrooms and close educational gaps between students with and without IDD.
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Digital Accessibility: How Brightspot and Special Olympics Are Changing the Game

On this week’s episode of the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast, podcast hosts Novie Craven and Josh Basile discussed Brightspot’s Special Olympics partnership with Parker Ramsdell, Brightspot Senior Vice President of People, Mission & Culture.
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A Growing Coalition: A Growing Legacy

As the movement of Special Olympics and the global community celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Global Coalition for Inclusion, President of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia David Evangelista reflects on the formidable legacy already established and the exciting pathway forward.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion

Novie Craven, spoke with Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer, Panos Vazaios, and Special Olympics Chief Global Government Relations Officer, Shawn Ferguson.
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One Year On: The Berlin Games Writes New Rulebook on Inclusion

In a week of activities to mark the one-year anniversary of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, the official media and awareness report was published and a global webinar charting the event’s ongoing legacy impact was held.
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Special Olympics welcomes Paraguay into the Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion

Paraguay made history by becoming the inaugural South American nation to join the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion.
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Iceland Enhances Inclusive Learning through Unified Sports

Ceremony in Reykjavík ratifies the European country's membership in the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion
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Advancing Inclusive Education in Kosovo with Unified Sports Opportunities

Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion welcomes Kosovo at signing ceremony in Pristina
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Sport as a Catalyst for Inclusive Education: The Role of Special Olympics

As the world celebrates the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on 6 April, it's a moment to truly grasp the profound impact that sports have in uplifting those often sidelined within their communities and nations.
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