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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.
SHAPEAmerica and Special Olympics

SHAPEAmerica and Special Olympics

Diego Movie Magic

Desperate Housewives star Max Carver and Warren High School's Diego Salazar break down some lines from some of the biggest hit movies.

Special Olympics Summer Sounds

Special Olympics and Starkey Hearing Foundation Partnership Bring the Gift of Hearing to World Games Athletes.

Kenmore Middle School

Kenmore Middle School was recognized on April 12th, as a top-five Special Olympics Unified Champion School, becoming the first middle school to receive the honor for embracing togetherness.

Kayla McKeon

Kayla McKeon is changing laws and attitudes as the first registered lobbyist with Down syndrome. As the Manager of Grassroots Advocacy with the National Down Syndrome Society, Kayla brings her personal story to the Nation’s Capital.

The Inclusion Manifesto … Goes to School

Young people around the world are teaming up and raising their voices for a more inclusive world. Take the Inclusion Pledge. Why? Because we are better together!

Play, Live, Learn Unified

Unified isn't just fun—it's awesome fun! Be part of an inclusive world that brings together people of ALL abilities.

Building Friendships, One Game at a Time

By playing together, we quickly build bridges to acceptance and understanding. This is how we are building a more welcoming world—for all!

Rodney Hankins and Sam Perkins

Growing up, Sam Perkins and Rodney Hankins developed a close bond playing sports on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, dreaming of becoming world champions. It wasn’t until Sam saw Rodney competing at a Special Olympics event that he realized his friend had an intellectual disability—and his attitude towards people with intellectual disabilities was changed forever.