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Unified Schools

A program designed to promote social inclusion and social-emotional learning through inclusive sport.

Disability Scoop Reports on the Power of Unified Sports

Disability Scoop reported on how Special Olympics Unified Sports and Unified Champion Schools are benefiting students with and without intellectual disabilities in an article titled Unified Sports Bring Together Athletes For More Than Wins And Losses. Below is an excerpt.
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5th World Association for Sport Management Conference Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief of Health Operations

Under the theme “Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management,” the conference fostered dialogue on sport governance, innovation, sustainability, and the social impact of sport.
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Bhutan Signs Landmark MOU to Strengthen Inclusive Education Through Sports

Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) signed a landmark MoU with Special Olympics Bhutan, outlining a long-term vision to expand Unified Champion Schools® programming.
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A New Era of Inclusion: Burkina Faso Joins Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Burkina Faso Takes Bold Step for Inclusion and Empowerment
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Bosnia & Herzegovina Pledges Support for Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

Landmark agreement aims to empower youth with intellectual disabilities and expand access to inclusive education and sports
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Inspiring The Next Generation

For Special Olympics athlete, Veronica Diaz Rainieri, anything and everything is possible for everyone. A two-sport athlete in swimming and skiing, Diaz Rainieri is an inspiration for the youth in her native country of the Dominican Republic.
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Greece Commits to Expand Unified Schools Nationwide

Joining the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion underscores the European country’s dedication to inclusive education through sports.
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Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
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Special Olympics Reaches Historic Milestone: 10,000 Schools Unified

The following is an excerpt from K 12 Dive's article, “‘Special Olympics Reaches Historic Milestone: 10,000 Schools Unified"
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Faces of Inclusion: Sammy’s Journey

Sammy’s childhood is a familiar story for many children with intellectual disabilities (ID) who grow up in environments where differences are misunderstood and punished.
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