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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.
Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez
Meet Cecilia Gonzalez, a basketball player with Special Olympics Paraguay, whose life is now unrecognizable after she discovered her love for basketball and competing with Special Olympics.
2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card
A very special thank you to all members of the Special Olympics movement this holiday season.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at Inaugural World Games
Look back at what she said to kick off those momentous and world changing games.
A Very Special Christmas
'A Very Special Christmas' broke records as the most successful benefit recording series ever. Take a look behind the scenes.
Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games
Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.
Rosas Law
In 2010, President Barack Obama signed “Rosa’s Law” which changed “mental retardation” to “intellectual disability” in US federal law. Inspired by nine year-old Rosa Marcellino, the law was a key component in the groundswell of advocacy efforts promoting inclusive, people first-language for people with intellectual disabilities.
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode One: Georgia Aquarium
In the premiere episode of Novie Knows, Novie Craven dives into adventure at Georgia Aquarium, where she meets incredible marine animals, including an octopus, beluga whales, her dolphin pals and a “seal-ebrity” guest, Floyd the harbor seal!Download the Transcript
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Two: New Jersey Boardwalk
Cabs are here! Novie is spending the day at the Jersey Shore! On this episode of Novie Knows, the original GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry) gets an upgrade: Games at the Silverball Retro Arcade, Tunes at The Stone Pony and Long Walks on the Beach. What’s better than a Saturday at the Shore? Let’s go!Download the Transcript
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Three: Yes, Chef!
In this episode of Novie Knows, Novie heads to New Jersey for the ultimate foodie adventure. She steps into the kitchen at Uncle Louie’s Pizza to make her own pizza, learns the craft of fresh mozzarella at A & S Italian Market and caps the day with a classic meal at the iconic CHiT CHaT Diner in Hackensack. Grab a slice, settle in and enjoy!Download the Transcript
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Four: On Broadway
Ever wonder what it’s like to be in “The Room Where It Happens”? Novie sits down with Broadway’s JJ Niemann to find out!Download the Transcript
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Six: Sitar Arts Center Part 2
Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts — and a whole lot of rhythm — shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.
𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode Five: Sitar Arts Center
Novie returns to Sitar Arts Center, where her creative journey began, to shine a spotlight on the vibrant community empowering D.C. youth to dream big through the arts.Download the Transcript