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In this special episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we looked back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held 20 – 26 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered primarily at the University of Minnesota, USA Games were more than a competition; they were a powerful celebration of ability.

Significant progress has been made in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027. Delegations came together with athletes, the Local Organizing Committee, and Chile’s Minister of Sports, Natalia Duco, and worked intensively in Santiago for three consecutive days to advance preparations for one of the largest sporting events on the planet and the most important in terms of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which will celebrate its 17th edition.

There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript

Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle—and jewelry-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s Union Market District. Crafting personalized mementos for their clients, District Candle Lab fosters connection through creativity and accessible fun!Download the Transcript

In 2019, following the Unified Leadership launch in Dublin, the ADIDAS Latin America regional office invited Special Olympics to speak with one of their DEI employee resource groups about intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle—and jewelry-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s Union Market District. Crafting personalized mementos for their clients, District Candle Lab fosters connection through creativity and accessible fun!Download the Transcript

THIS IS SPECIAL OLYMPICS! On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, EsmeeAnne, Ella and Gilmour give you a taste of the power inside each of our athletes. Thank you, Lions Clubs International Foundation, for fuelling that power with your unwavering support!

In Minnesota, about 13,000 volunteers filled around 19,000 shifts during the USA Games.

Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in the attempt as they transcend obstacles in their way. To many, a hero is someone they know—someone who demonstrates, every day, what it takes to live in a way that transforms others. The Special Olympics Meet the Heroes video series features Special Olympics athletes who are exactly that: heroes within their sport and community, who have become heroes to the global inclusive movement.

Experience the future of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Switzerland 2029. From March 10–17, athletes and coaches from 100+ countries will unite in Switzerland for one of the world’s largest winter sports events celebrating inclusion, equality, and international unity.

History in the making! 🙌 Watch what happened when 25 Special Olympics athlete leaders from Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the first-ever SONA Regional Athlete Congress.