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Inclusion

Join us as we share stories about how our athletes are coming together to demand a more inclusive world. #InclusionRevolution

Brightfield: A Role Model for Inclusion

For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!

Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023

Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
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Meet Latrice Pringle, Snowboarder

Latrice recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
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Meet Nada: Athlete, Coach, Leader

Through inclusion, Nada has been able to channel her passion for sports and turn it into her career. As a member of the workforce, she now has influence in her community.

Special Olympics Makes History at X Games 2020

For the first year ever, a Unified Ski competition will be part of the line-up of the Special Olympics Unified races at the 2020 X Games.
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Make Inclusion Your Resolution!

For us, 2019 has been about bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together. As we look to 2020, help us continue our work towards building an inclusive world.

Accepting Me: Meet Yannick

Through accepting himself, Yannick found his voice. He wants people, especially parents, to know that inclusion starts with you!

Never Give Up: Meet Al-Sayyed

Al-Sayyed joined Special Olympics as a volunteer. Then he became an athlete. Now he is a leader.

Special Olympics Athletes Can Heal the Nation

In a Washington Post Op-Ed, Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board, explains why athletes are role models when it comes to inclusion and acceptance.
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Join the Revolution

As we move forward, we need to know you’re with us. Be a revolutionary and help end discrimination against people with Intellectual Disabilities.