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Leadership

The Power of Youth Leadership: Driving Unified Sports in Sweden

In 2019, Isak Langfors and Olle Ekman from Uppsala in Sweden had a simple dream—to ensure that young people with intellectual disabilities in their city could experience the joy of football.
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Gaining Confidence with Micheline

In finding inclusion, Micheline also found confidence and independence.

Wilson: Creating Change

By experiencing inclusion in his workplace, Wilson has seen how important it is that we learn from each other.

Jasmine Explains Acceptance

Inclusion brings out the best in everyone by allowing us to accept people for who they are.

Brightfield: A Role Model for Inclusion

For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
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Meet Nada: Athlete, Coach, Leader

Through inclusion, Nada has been able to channel her passion for sports and turn it into her career. As a member of the workforce, she now has influence in her community.

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.

Ken Melvin's Tips on Facilitating a Meeting

Have you been tasked to lead a meeting but don’t know where to begin? Whether you have 3 or 100 participants, Ken Melvin has tips to help you get started the right way.
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