Inclusive Health

Earlier this month, Special Olympics joined global sport leaders, researchers, and practitioners from around the world at the 5th World Association for Sport Management (WASM) Conference, held 3 – 6 March in Cape Town, South Africa. Under the theme “Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management,” the conference fostered dialogue on sport governance, innovation, sustainability, and the social impact of sport, creating a collaborative space to exchange ideas and explore approaches to innovation and sustainability in sport management.

In light of new research from Special Olympics Health published in JAMA Network Open, Renee Dease, a longstanding member of the Special Olympics movement, sat down with Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete and Health Messenger, Heather Holland, to talk about mental health, stigma, and the power of community.

Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympic athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities.

Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed the life of Selim Mujanović by securing access to a hearing aid

On December 11, 2025, leaders from the Special Olympics Early Childhood Development team successfully completed a 13-week Fellowship with the Georgetown University Thrive Center’s Innovation Hub.

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day.

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement.

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement.

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day.

Minette Dani and Ricky Landgraff from the Special Olympics Sweden team are participating this autumn in Coca-Cola’s taco campaign.