Unified Schools
A program designed to promote social inclusion and social-emotional learning through inclusive sport.
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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A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story
Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
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Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story
A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
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Miss America 2022 Shares Her Avid Support of Special Olympics on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles boasts quite the resume and continues to set a new standard for what it means to wear the crown.
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Special Olympics Puerto Rico Athlete with Down Syndrome Competes in Half IRONMAN
Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete David “El Delfin Boricua” Torres Rivera became the first person with Down syndrome to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico.
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Changing Mindsets in Jamaica: Cecil's Journey
A principal in Jamaica shares his plan to make schools more inclusive to students of all abilities.
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