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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

Special Olympics Athlete Shows Leadership as a Paralympics Coach

Ephraim Mohlakane is demonstrating the true power of inclusion by stepping up as a leader outside of the Special Olympics community.
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Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives

Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
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UAE youth create art to be displayed during the 2019 World Games

Aspiring young artists convened at Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural center in Manarat Al Saadiya to learn and practice techniques used to create the geometric patterns of Islamic art.
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Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo

The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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I Am Capable To Do Any Job That I Set My Mind To

The reason my manager Annie hired me was that she could tell after talking to me that I really love animals and wanted to do something that would help them.
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Employees with Intellectual Disabilities Have Positive Impacts

Employees with intellectual disabilities are among the most engaged employees in the workforce according to a 2014 report by the Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp), in partnership with Best Buddies International.

Banking on Inclusion with Bank of America

For Bank of America, inclusion in the workplace starts with actively recruiting a diverse workforce.
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Inclusion is Helping Walmart Improve the Workplace

Q & A with Walmart about promoting inclusion in the workplace for employees with intellectual disabilities.
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Spectrum Designs Find the Perfect Fit with Inclusion

Special Olympics is excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
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Volleyball, Gymnastics and Football at the Global Youth Leadership Forum

An overview of sports at the Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, featuring Special Olympics Board Members, Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner and Global Ambassador, Vladimir Grbic.
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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.