Unified Schools
A program designed to promote social inclusion and social-emotional learning through inclusive sport.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
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Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors
The 2023 – 2025 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors were announced after a three-week application process.
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Discovering the Best Version of Myself: Jianyu’s Story
A Special Olympics China Athlete Leader shares his personal growth story with Special Olympics
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Global Partnerships for Education Highlights Special Olympics’ Call for Global State of Inclusion
Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Jacqueline Jodl explains why Special Olympics is challenging governments to dedicate 3% of their education budgets to help educate students with intellectual disabilities.
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Influencing the Unified Footprints of Tomorrow in Africa Region
Athletes, siblings, and youth leaders held the first-ever joined Regional Youth Leadership Summit and Athlete Congress in Johannesburg - the first summit held in the Africa Region since 2019.
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Faces of Inclusion: Stories of Impact from Unified Schools
Two storybooks feature 16 stories of people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world, documenting inclusion in sports and education.
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Leading through Action in Kenya: Boniface’s Story
A Special Olympics Kenya athlete shares his journey with Special Olympics and why he's so passionate about improving the lives of people of all abilities in his community.
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Symbolizing the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Brazil’s Story
A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story
A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
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Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story
A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
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