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Videos

Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.

Unified Champion Schools – Our Challenge to You

Learn how Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools challenges all students across the United States to make their school inclusive.

50th Anniversary Celebration Announcement Video

This video was made to mark our July celebration of 50 years of empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.

Reach Out on EKS Day

"The world needs a unified revolution, a dignity revolution and an inclusion revolution." Find out how you can get involved.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Receives Arthur Ashe Award For Courage at The 2017 ESPYS

Watch Tim Shriver accept the award on his mother's behalf and call out the work that still needs to be done.

Ashley: Setting Goals—Then Exceeding Them

At more than 300 pounds, Ashley was motivated to make changes in both her fitness and nutrition regimens. Learn what inspired her.

What's Up With Down Syndrome? Meet David Egan

David served as a Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation Public Policy Fellow, working with the powerful House Ways and Committee.

Global Forum on Inclusion During #Austria2017

See highlights and hear from the guests and officials who attended the 2017 forum funded by the European Union.

MATP Spells Joy

The Motor Activity Training Program works with people with intellectual disabilities who otherwise might not be engaged in sports.

Behind the Scenes at 2017 World Winter Games

Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.

2017 Golisano Global Health Leadership Award Honorees

This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners. See who won the inaugural awards, and why their work matters so much.

2017 World Games: A Look Back

Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.

We Are the Peacemakers

Our 5 million Special Olympics athletes are leading the way to a world where everyone is included—see how.