Inclusion
Join us as we share stories about how our athletes are coming together to demand a more inclusive world. #InclusionRevolution
They’ve Been There. They Want to Change It.
Eleven Projects that Could Change Special Olympics from the Ground Up
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Trained, Transformed, Impatient
Athlete leaders attending the 2026 SONA Regional Athlete Congress explain why they are done merely talking; they are ready to get to work.
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“I can hardly believe I get to do this!” - Special Olympics Italia Athlete Launches His Own Children’s Book
Eros Zanotti launched the children’s book ‘Eros’ Magical Skis’ – which was inspired by the story of his journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 – at a feature event on Friday 22 May as part of the Special Olympics Italia National Summer Games.
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Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver receives the 2026 Laetare Medal
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, was the recipient of the 2026 Laetare Medal at University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
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Catching Big Air, Creating Bigger Change
Hannah Teter and her brother, Amen Teter, grew up snowboarding, inheriting a love for the sport from their parents.
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Sports Illustrated Captured the Action at Virginia School Honored for Inclusion
On a day full of inclusion, education and sport, Sports Illustrated covered the ceremony when Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria, VA was named an Unified Champion School by Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics Athlete Leader Ben Haack Publishes Book to Help Parents with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Ben Haack is a renaissance man. He’s a Special Olympics Athlete Leader from Australia (including several board assignments), a football (soccer) player and now, he’s added the title of “author” to his list of accomplishments.
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Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver to receive 2026 Laetare Medal
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
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Inclusion at Work: Behind the Scenes at The Coca-Cola Company
Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.
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Loretta Claiborne: The Finish Line and Beyond
Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.
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