Latin America
Jóvenes Líderes participarán en la primera Cumbre de Liderazgo Regional de Olimpiadas Especiales América Latina
Jóvenes Líderes con y sin discapacidad intelectual trabajarán por la inclusión
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It’s Been a Year of Inclusion for Julio
Julio shows that all over the world, people with intellectual disabilities are chipping away at societal barriers and showing what they bring to the table.
Make Inclusion Your Resolution!
For us, 2019 has been about bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together. As we look to 2020, help us continue our work towards building an inclusive world.
Grammy-winning Songwriter, Erika Ender, Brings Athletes and Students Together to Play Unified
Youth from various schools in Panama, participants of the TalenPro Project, created by renowned singer-songwriter and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Erika Ender, took part in fun afternoon of Unified Sports with athletes from Special Olympics Panama.
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On World First Aid Day Special Olympics Health and IFRC are Changing the Face of First Aid
Since 2013, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and Special Olympics Health have collaborated to ensure individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) are included in all aspects of humanitarian action.
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Meet Some of the Special Olympics Young Athletes Community
Special Olympics Young Athletes gives children, with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 the opportunity to benefit from physical moment. Currently, more than 440,000 children and their families enjoy sport and play together while building community.
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Innovators of the Week: Paola and Maria
Around the world, Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are leading community-based projects for inclusion. Paola and Maria, two Special Olympics youth leaders from El Salvador, share their experiences working together to create change.
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More Iconic Landmarks “Light Up Red” for Inclusion
On July 20, 2018, Special Olympics kicked off the “The Revolution Is Inclusion,” a five-year campaign to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the organization, inspire action and shine a spotlight on the positive outcomes that are seen when people with and without intellectual disabilities are able to work, play and lead in life together.
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Special Olympics Mexico Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation
ESPN honored one school in Mexico City for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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