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Special Olympics 12 Days of Inclusion

12 Days of Inclusion

We invite you to join us for Special Olympics’ 12 Days of Inclusion, a campaign celebrating the work we deliver around the globe to address the disparities faced by people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and build a more inclusive and accepting future. 12 Days of Inclusion will consist of daily acts of inclusion that you can participate in virtually.
Two female footballers on the field playing.

Day 12

Write and submit an op-ed to your local newspaper/news website promoting inclusion
Female athlete running and celebrating as she crosses the finish line.

Day 11

Research what your town is doing to promote inclusion of people with disabilities
An male athlete running.

Day 10

Donate to Special Olympics today in honor of International Human Rights Day
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Female Gymnast Performing

Day 9

Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver’s opinion piece on the need for inclusive education and calling on governments to take action today
Read the opinion piece
Female artistic in a blue leotard gymnast performing.

Day 8

Send a digital letter to your healthcare practitioner asking them to participate in our Healthy Athletes training
Visit Healthy Athletes
Female track and field athlete exciting and celebrating.

Day 7

Invite a friend to volunteer with you
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Young man jumping with his arms up in celebration while two young men behind him give one another a high-5.

Day 6

Sign up to volunteer for Special Olympics in your area
Become a Volunteer
Bikers on a track.

Day 5

Look up your local Special Olympics chapter and follow them and Special Olympics International (@specialolympics) on social media
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Benjamin Collins smiling

Day 4

Share the Inclusion Pledge with your friends via social media tagging @SpecialOlympics
Power lifter doing a squat with weights over his shoulders.

Day 3

1. Take or renew your commitment to the Inclusion Pledge in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Sign the Pledge
Loretta Claiborne with a medal around her neck.

Day 2

“What is Inclusion?” video to learn more about what inclusion means for people with intellectual disabilities
Sign the Pledge
Female footballers on the pitch celebrating.

Day 1

Follow Special Olympics on Social Media
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Athletes huddled together in a circle hugging one another and celebrating.

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