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Latin America

From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story

Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
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From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills

Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.
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Good Friends

Athlete Ben Collins interviews friend and Unified Youth Leadership pair for International Day of Friendship.
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América Latina, unida digitalmente por un mundo inclusivo

Olimpiadas Especiales ha enfrentado los retos que ha presentado la pandemia del COVID-19 con inquebrantable fortaleza e interminable creatividad.
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“Misión : Inclusión” – Dos décadas de Inclusión A Través del Servicio A Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

Fundación Club de Leones Internacional y Olimpiadas Especiales celebra dos décadas de alianza.
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World Youth Skills Day

On World Youth Skills Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the sixth cycle of Youth Innovation Projects.
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Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio

In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
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Raising the Bar for Inclusive Youth Leadership: The Story of Doukas School

Outside Athens, Greece, a yearly, student-run MATP event brings together private school students and local youth with disabilities.
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Propelling “Activa Mente”: The Story of Special Olympics Chile

During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
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