Europe/Eurasia

Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. The region spans Iceland to Israel, Portugal to Siberia, Russia. But we all have one thing in common – a passionate commitment to promoting respect, acceptance, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.

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Action at Antwerp in 2014

Antwerp in Belgium has been selected as host city for the 2014 Special Olympics European Games. President of the European Council pledges his support.Read More ››


Power of Football

The power of football to transform lives for people with intellectual disabilities was displayed at UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter-Finals Read all about it! ››

Unified Partners Work for Change

Be inspired by two Unified Partners who work tirelessly to develop the Unified programme in Great Britain LEARN MORE ››


Sponsors in Europe-Eurasia

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European UnionThe European Union is a proud sponsor of Special Olympics.
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Europe/Eurasia Resources

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The Ten Commandments

There is something the Intellectual Disability community jokingly refer to as “The Ten Commandments” of communicating with or about a person with disabilities. The following guidelines have been developed by experts for use by anyone writing or speaking about people with intellectual disability  to ensure that all people are portrayed with individuality and dignity. The guidelines also demonstrate how language can break down the barriers to acceptance and inclusion.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
3rd Floor, Morrison Chambers
32 Nassau Street
Dublin 2
Ireland

Office: +353 1 675-5710
Fax: +353 1 707-1748
Email: mrabbitt@specialolympics.org

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Very Very SpecialPar la musique Special Olympics touche le monde.Voir le diaporama »


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Autour du mondePhotos magnifiques d’événements Special Olympics.Voir le diaporama »


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Partenaires du changementLes partenaires sont essentiels à nos activités.Voir le diaporama »


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Sports d’étéEn été, nos athlètes courent, sautent, nagent et marquent.Voir le diaporama »


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Pouvoir du sportLe sport est un moyen efficace de changer la vie de nos athlètes.Voir le diaporama »


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Notre missionSports, santé, éducation, communauté.Voir le diaporama »


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Qui nous sommesNous sommes athlètes, familles, célébrités, bénévoles et plus.Voir le diaporama »


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Athlètes sainsNos cliniques gratuites font une énorme différence.Regarder la vidéo »


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Espoir en HaïtiLeo et Gedeon jouent sur des terrains improvisés et partout où ils peuvent.Regarder la vidéo »


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Apprendre par le sportNotre travail de changement fonctionne grâce au pouvoir du sport.Regarder la vidéo »


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DifférentBarry Cairns explique ce que signifie être un athlète avec ID.Regarder la vidéo »


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Un monde d’opportunitésLes médecins ont dit que Lani « ne réussirait jamais». En savoir plus »


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Trouver sa voixDavid Egan a toujours poursuivi de grands rêves.En savoir plus »


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Deon NamisebAujourd'hui, Deon est un orateur et un modèle en Namibie.En savoir plus »


Special Olympics Blog

Defying Expectations

Georgie is emerging as the only bona fide athlete in the Seigenthaler-Hayes family. There is no sport he won’t try, no athletic endeavor he’s won’t pursue. No fear. No trembling. Just do it. That’s how George rolls.

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Posted on 2013-04-23 by Tim

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