故事
这些全球故事讲述了特奥会激发希望、信心和勇气的力量。特奥会不仅改变了特奥运动员的人生,也改变了我们的教练、家人、志愿者以及其他参与者的人生。
Inclusive Sports for Every Student: Sierra Leone Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
Ministry of Youth Affairs commits to advance inclusive sport and education in Sierra Leone
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The Waiting Room: When Routine Isn’t Routine
For many patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, a routine visit to the doctor's office is anything but routine. Interactions with the healthcare system can expose inequitable access, overstimulation and stigmatized perceptions. To train care professionals in improving these interactions and building inclusive healthcare spaces, Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., offers Autism Behavioral Consult services for tailored care in medical settings. Providing tools and resources for medical staff and parents, the program makes procedures and treatments more approachable for children with communication, sensory and behavioral sensitivities.
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Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly
At the 2026 World Health Assembly, Pearl Lüthy, Special Olympics Switzerland athlete and World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 Athlete Ambassador called on health care workers around the world to improve communication and advance inclusive health policies and practices.
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Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport
Special Olympics International was honored to join the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. to host Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport, bringing together ambassadors, government leaders, diplomatic representatives, and Special Olympics Athlete Leaders.
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Más que un juego
Shane Yan Wen Yu ha aprendido que el fútbol es más que un simple juego; es una fuente de identidad, propósito y crecimiento.
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The ASHA Leader Profile
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) profiled Denise Cardona, Senior Clinical Program Manager for Special Olympics Healthy Hearing, in the May/June issue of The ASHA Leader.
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Future of Personal Health—Mental Health Campaign
The story details how Kayte leveraged her own challenges accessing mental health care to help develop Special Olympics Strong Minds, the mental discipline of Special Olympics Health Athletes®.
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Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Future of Personal Health captures the impactful work being accomplished by Special Olympics to mitigate the gap in mental health care for people with disabilities. The following is an excerpt from the article titled Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
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Leading Through Training
The first Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Regional Unified Coach Training marked a powerful milestone, bringing athlete leaders and coaches together in a unified learning environment and preparing athletes to step confidently into coaching roles.
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A Great Athlete is a Healthy Athlete: Muaz’s Journey to Becoming a Fitness Captain
Every May, Special Olympics celebrates Fitness and Sport Month, recognizing the power of sport to support athlete health, fitness, and performance. To celebrate, I met with Special Olympics Pakistan athlete and Fitness Captain Muaz Khan to learn about his journey to becoming a Fitness Captain.
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Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young Makes News with Special Olympics Partnership
Fansided recently covered the announcement of North Carolina Panthers Quarterback Bryce Young’s support of Special Olympics Unified Sports®.
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Football as a Force for Inclusion and Sustainable Change
On World Football Day, Special Olympics is celebrating the power of football to do more than just score goals; it breaks down barriers, builds communities, and unites athletes as they work together to achieve a shared goal.
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