Unified Schools

High schoolers participating in the Play Unified : Learn Unified project in Chile took on a new type of competition this winter: storytelling.

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver honored Special Olympics Vermont soccer player Troy Daniels in a moving tribute after Troy passed away at the age of 40 due to a lifelong battle with heart disease.

This article talks about the two coaches that were selected for the SONA outstanding coach award.

Classroom and Distance Learning Activities for Middle School and High School Students

In the beginning of 2008, after attending two years of college, I felt a strong pull towards the military. I was a respectable student, but I wanted to experience something more than what my school could offer. I needed to be a part of something that was bigger than myself and ultimately push me to be a better individual. In July of 2008, I enlisted in the United States Army as part of the Military Police. I completed Basic Combat Training and One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. There, I learned how to be a soldier.

Bullying is Common, Especially for People With Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Maureen McCormick recently spoke to Kelsey Nicole Nelson on KNN/Fox Sports Radio. They discussed family members with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics sporting competition, Unified Champion Schools and Inclusive Health.

5 Reasons Inclusion Matters More Than Ever

Special Olympics athletes are known for their athleticism, determination, and all-around inclusion. However, their skills go way beyond the fields and into places like kitchens!

How Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Can Thrive in a Socially Inclusive Learning Environment