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.
European Football Week 2020—Special Olympics Italy Unified With Refugees Event
Special Olympics Italy hosted a Unified with Refugees football match in Turin for EBW 2020. At the match, there also were Special Olympics Unified Partner, Gerald Mballe, and ex-Juventus football star, David Trezeguet.
Young Athletes at Home Lesson
Join Coach Greg, from Special Olympics New Jersey, for a Young Athletes play session that the entire family can enjoy. Feel free to follow along with the video straight through or stop and practice the activities at your own pace.
Caring for People With Intellectual Disabilities During COVID-19: 4 Tips for Healthcare Professionals
In this interview for QuickTake by Bloomberg, SOI Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano discusses why people with intellectual disabilities are at a higher risk for COVID-19, and why maintaining proper hygiene and finding ways to remain active is so important.
How to Make a Friendship Bracelet
Loretta Claiborne is the Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Board of Directors and athlete from Pennsylvania. In this expert tip video, she demonstrates how to make a friendship bracelet.
How to Color Pictures with Adobe Illustrator
Looking for a way to bring your black and white illustrations to life? In this video, Bobby Jones, Special Olympics Virginia, demonstrates how to color in pictures using Adobe Illustrator.
Devin Booker interviewed by ESPN’s Maria Taylor on NBA’s Instagram Live about Global Ambassador role
Devin Booker joined ESPN’s Maria Taylor on NBA’s Instagram Live to talk about his Global Ambassador role, his relationship with his sister and how he’s staying busy during the NBA hiatus. Read the full article.
Fit Feet Goes to South Africa
Special Olympics athletes deserve to be healthy from head to toe, just like everyone else. See how our Fit Feet program makes this happen!
Healthcare for All
Over 80% of healthcare providers are not professionally trained to treat people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, people with ID are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. Learn More!
Stay at Home by Hanna
Hanna Joy Atkinson, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Colorado, shares these tips to have fun and keep busy while indoors.
World Health Day Video Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
To all the healthcare professionals working tirelessly at the front line of the #COVID19 crisis, we salute you, we applaud you, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! #WorldHealthDay2020
World Health Day
Special Olympics athletes from around the world thank our healthcare workers for their tireless efforts to keep us all safe!
Joyce’s Story
In Africa and elsewhere, Special Olympics conducts crucial outreach to help spread understanding about people with intellectual disabilities. This overcomes harsh stigma and brings new awareness among caregivers and others working with this vulnerable population. Here's just a glimpse into how this has brought new hope to Joyce, a young girl in Uganda.