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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.

What is Bullying? for Kids | How to Stop Bullying | National Bullying Prevention Month | Twinkl USA

In this video, children will learn about the different types of bullying and how to respond to and prevent bullying.

Healthy Athletes Overview

We're feeling GOOD about the work that the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program and the impact it has on our athletes, promoting wellness and fitness!

Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Logo

More about World Winter Games Turin 2025

Stand Up to Bullying

Students share their thoughts on bullying and what to do.

Derogatory Language

Students share their thoughts on the R-Word.

Inclusive Action

Hear from students about what inclusive action looks like.

Yorktown High School Celebrates Inclusion

Students from the Best Buddies and Unified Clubs at Yorktown shared how they promote inclusion at their school and invited student organizations focusing on inclusion in other communities to join them.

Special Olympics Montenegro Takes the Pledge to Include

Special Olympics Montenegro hosted a Pledge to Include event on Spread the Word’s Global Day of Activation. For ideas on hosting a pledge event in your community visit our Spread the Word resources page.

What Will Inclusion Look Like in 10 Years?

On Spread the Word: Inclusion Day 2020, we asked members of our Special Olympics and Best Buddies communities to share what they hope inclusion will look like ten years from now.

Spread the Word >> Inclusion Celebrates Pride Month

In June of 2020, Spread the Word: Inclusion honored pride month along with Nina West, Drag Syndrome, The Trevor Project, KatnNat Podcast, and our Special Olympics and Best Buddies community.

Emma Moore Shares Her Story of Inclusion

Emma Moore, a Special Olympics Washington Unified Partner, shares her story of acceptance, both of herself and others.