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.
Li Xiang
Li Xiang has been changing attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities all his life. In China, people with intellectual disabilities can face stigma from the moment of diagnosis.
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.
Malachie
Malachie was found in a dark room, chained to a pole in a Tanzanian refugee camp. His life was changed when he was brought out of isolation and introduced to Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Abhishek Gogoi
With his ambitious training runs, 18-year-old Abhishek has become a familiar sight around Guwahati, the largest city in northeast India.
2011 Athens - Let the Games Begin
From aquatics to gymnastics to basketball, this video catches the excitement of Special Olympics World Games competition.
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