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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 Great Britain Athlete, Matthew Brough, Takes Us Through His Experiences as a Tennis Champion, Coach, and Motivational Speaker

On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Special Olympics Great Britain athlete, Matthew Brough, about his success around the sport of tennis as both an athlete and as a coach.
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From Adversity To Triumph – An Inspiring Journey

“These kids we label ‘special’, are truly born to do special things in their lives!”
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Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students With Disabilities, Special Olympics Leader Says

The following is an excerpt from Education Week’s article, Schools Should Boost Inclusion of Students With Disabilities, Special Olympics Leader Says.
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One Boy, One Village at a Time

Witness Aaron Banda's journey from being chained to becoming a valued part of his family and community.
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Global State of Inclusion in Education: A Letter, an Invitation and a Challenge

For International Day of Education, Special Olympics’ has issued its first annual letter on the Global State of Inclusion in Education.
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Serving Up Inclusion at the Australian Open 2024

At the Australian Open 2024, players of differing abilities will soon take to the courts to compete at the second edition of the Players with Intellectual Impairments (PWII) Championship.
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Special Olympics’ Kim Widdess Talks All Things Inclusion on COMCAST Newsmakers

The following is an excerpt from COMCAST Newsmakers’ story, Special Olympics: Creating a World of Inclusion Through Sports.
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Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver joins the BBC Global News Happy Pod

Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver, and BBC Global News Happy Pod’s Harry Bligh share a conversation about Special Olympics, the importance of unity and the power of inclusive education.
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Athlete Leader Kiera Byland Featured in Photo Spread in Rarity Life Magazine

Rarity Life Magazine features athlete leader Kiera Byland in a photo spread and in depth article.
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Gaming for Inclusion Covered by Microsoft Unlocked

The Special Olympics and Microsoft join Gaming For Inclusion tournament was covered by Microsoft Unlocked in an article titled Casting Confidence.
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