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Inclusive Health

Aged 29 Years, Selim Hears His Mother's Voice for the First Time

Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed the life of Selim Mujanović by securing access to a hearing aid
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Special Olympics Completes Georgetown University Innovation Hub Fellowship to Advance Young Athletes App

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.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 4: The Power of Love and Support

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day. They shape every athlete’s journey by offering a unique type of love and support in a way that nurtures their physical, emotional, and personal development.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 5: One Father's Journey and a Decade of Transformation

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement. They promote inclusivity and encourage athletes to grow and believe in themselves.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 5: One Father's Journey and a Decade of Transformation

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement. They promote inclusivity and encourage athletes to grow and believe in themselves.
5 Min Read

Lighting the Way Series, Part 4: The Power of Love and Support

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day. They shape every athlete’s journey by offering a unique type of love and support in a way that nurtures their physical, emotional, and personal development.
3 Min Read

Special Olympics Athletes Create Their Own Tacos in Coca-Cola’s Campaign

Minette Dani and Ricky Landgraff from the Special Olympics Sweden team are participating this autumn in Coca-Cola’s taco campaign.
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Opening Doors: Advancing Inclusive Pediatric Care in Colombia

Recognized annually on 20 November, World Children’s Day brings awareness to children’s rights and welfare worldwide.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 3: A Family’s Journey with Special Olympics

Claudia Peña’s journey with Special Olympics began through her daughter, Paola, but quickly became a shared family experience, one where her family not only found community, but a deeper understanding of inclusion and resilience.
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Champions of Inclusive Public Health: Special Olympics at APHA 2025

Members of the Special Olympics Health team attended and presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting 2025 in Washington, D.C., sharing updates and news about our ongoing Health work.
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