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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

Meaningful Conversations: Loretta Claiborne & Maria Shriver

Special Olympics Vice Chair & Athlete, Loretta Claiborne joins, Maria Shriver, as a special guest on her podcast "Meaningful Conversations."
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Special Olympics Volunteers are Everywhere

You can find them at events, in offices and all over social media! Special Olympics volunteers are the motor fueling the movement.
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2019 World Games Bring Inclusion Through Sports

Celebrating the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace.
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Renee Manfredi: A Messenger with a Mission

Renee Manfredi is a leader, athlete, singer and master of four languages who just happens to have autism.
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Special Olympics responds to President Trump rescinding funding cuts

We express our gratitude to President Trump for re-authorizing funding for Special Olympics school-based programming. He joins a long history of over 50 years of United States Presidents and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in their support of Special Olympics and the work we do in communities throughout the country.
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Special Olympics responds to proposed funding cuts for education programs in the United States

Every day around the world, Special Olympics ends bullying and discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities—often the most marginalized people in society.
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Tajha found her voice as part of the Unified Generation

The United States has been a global leader in creating a more inclusive world through their support from the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs and the U.S. Department of Education.
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Rhode Island Special Educators Attend Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration

At the heart of every person’s passion for Special Olympics is a story: a reason and a driving force for why one is so invested in inclusion.
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Unified Champion Schools Through the Eyes of Students

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, a youth engagement and activation strategy that promotes school communities of respect and dignity, is fortunate to be able to support and interact with schools and students across the country.
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A Summer for Inclusive Youth Leadership

With school going back in session all over the country, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is so proud to look back at all that was accomplished this past summer.
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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.