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Unified Champion Schools

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Community Impact

High School Special Olympics Unified Sports® Teams Going to USA Games

Throughout the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Special Olympics work together to advance inclusion programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Showcases Partnership with NIRSA at the Collegiate Level

Throughout the country, colleges and universities are demonstrating what it truly means to be a part of the inclusion revolution.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Michigan Coach Allison Wonch Chosen for Unified Champion Schools Outstanding Coach Award

The 39-year-old’s journey mimics many others’ who find their way to Special Olympics.
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Athletes

Spreading Awareness in Argentina: Pablo and Ana's Story

A team of Special Olympics athletes in Argentina are the leaders of a new digital magazine.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Three-Year Bank of America Grant to Advance Inclusion Efforts Across Underserved Communities

New $5 million grant underscores Bank of America’s longstanding support of leadership programming
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Delegates Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Critical Funding and Inclusion

Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, family members, and supporters from across the United States will engage virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
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Community Impact

Bethany College Creates First Special Olympics College Club in West Virginia

When Allison Paxton, senior track student-athlete at Bethany College was in first grade, doctors diagnosed her with a form of high-functioning autism.
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Press Releases

Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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Press Releases

SHAPE America and Special Olympics Partner to Impact School Communities Through Unified Physical Education

For more than 50 years, SHAPE America—Society of Health and Physical Educators and Special Olympics have joined forces to provide inclusive physical education (PE) programs nationwide.
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Community Impact

Minnesota Elementary School Showcases Success from SHAPE America Partnership Through Unified PE

In Minnesota a school district and school are looking to set the standard of what to expect in the classroom and how it should be showcased in the hallways.
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