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Inclusion Works

Meet Brina

Brina faced many obstacles in early life, but she never gave up on her dream of being included. Today, she is a teacher, public speaker, and role model to all! #ChooseToInclude talented athletes like Brina. Sign the pledge @WeChallengeYou.org/pledge.

Special Olympics Asia Pacific Celebrates Milestones of Young Athletes In New Campaign

Special Olympics Asia Pacific celebrates young athletes in a new campaign.
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Special Olympics Athlete Breaks Employment Barriers in Romania!

Oana Rotar, a 29-year-old athlete with Special Olympics Romania, made history earlier this year when she became the first woman with Down syndrome to be employed in the country’s public administration.
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Why Inclusion Is Important

5 Reasons Inclusion Matters More Than Ever
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Athlete Jaime Cruz Talks About Advocating for Independence and Starring in a Music Video

Champions of Inclusion contribute to a more dignified, just and inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), celebrating the strength of a world where we all enjoy the same rights.
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Inclusion Works: Meet Imra

She’s a gift-shop assistant, a nursing-home volunteer—and a Special Olympics gold medallist!
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Inclusion Works: Meet Joshua

Thanks to his talent and hard work, Joshua turned a temp job into a permanent contract—working for Ajax Football Club!
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Role Model & Advocate: Meet Nyasha

In his youth, Nyasha wasn’t accepted or included... even by his own family and community. Today, he is a strong role model to people with ID—and without ID. His dream job is to become a global advocate for inclusion.

Rising Above Life’s Challenges: Meet Brightfield

Every day, young people like Brightfield are bullied, due to their intellectual disabilities. Despite challenges, Bright has grown up to be a talented motivational speaker, graphic designer and photographer. Meet Brightfield.

From Student to Teacher: Meet Clari

All her life, Clari has been leading the way to inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities—in schools, in sports and in the workplace!