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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

Why Are People Using the R-Word Again?

The following is an excerpt from Mashable’s article, “Why are people using the R-word again,” which details the ways social media has led to a rise in the use of the R-word.
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How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World

A new report from Special Olympics reveals how a surge in new sport partnerships is helping to power the spread of global inclusion.
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Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere

Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
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Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024

Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
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Spotlight on Lily D Moore - Embracing Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusive Education

On next week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Rockit™ Apple, hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven meet Lily D. Moore, actor, model and Special Olympics Global Ambassador! Lily joins to share her insights on true inclusion and her experiences advocating for actors with disabilities.

Shahd and Abdelrahman Named to Global Youth Leadership Council

Shahd and Abdelrahman have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.
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Special Olympics is Racing Toward a Tech Evolution. The Athletes are Leading the Sprint.

Special Olympics is racing toward a tech evolution. The athletes are leading the sprint.
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Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Volunteer Pair from Stuttgart Embrace the Experience

Over the past few weeks, volunteer pair Reka Schatz and Beeke Brinkmann have been among the Special Olympics athletes and partners assisting at UEFA EURO 2024 - the third-largest sporting event in the world.
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Digital Accessibility: How Brightspot and Special Olympics Are Changing the Game

In this episode, we speak with Parker Ramsdell, a long-time supporter of Special Olympics and the Senior Vice President of People, Mission & Culture at Brightspot.

IRR: Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion One-Year Anniversary

Reflecting on the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion.
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