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Special Olympics Romania Hosts “Excellence in Action” Conference: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia

Experts interested in inclusive education from 23 countries across Europe and the United States will attend
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The awarding of the Empress Theophano Prize to Special Olympics and Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver places focus on the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and the need to build a more inclusive society.

This recognition of the organisation founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 brings top international figures in Thessaloniki in a number of events that highlight the power of sport to overcome adversity.
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Special Olympics Calls on G7 Nations to Strengthen Commitment to Disability Inclusion at Historic Summit

CEO Mary Davis Joins US Government Delegation for First-Ever G7 Ministers' Meeting on Inclusion and Disability
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Special Olympics, Inc. Resolves Dispute with Special Children's Charities

Special Olympics, Inc. and Special Children's Charities have resolved their dispute regarding Special Children's Charities' use of the name, "Special Olympics Chicago," and reached a confidential settlement agreement in the United States District Court lawsuit.
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Excellence in Inclusive Education in Rwanda

Special Olympics Rwanda will host the region’s first continental gathering set to expand Unified Champion Schools across Africa—with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Rockit™ Apple + Special Olympics - 2024 and Beyond: Nutrition, Wellness, Courage, and Resilience at the Core of Collaboration Promoting Inclusion

September 17, 2024 - [Chelan, WA] - Rockit™ Apple, the world's first perfectly snack-sized apple, is honored to announce that they are moving into the third year of partnership with Special Olympics for fall 2024 and into 2025. Together, Special Olympics and Rockit™ Apple share a mutual vision to promote inclusion and celebrate bravery and resilience. By advocating for health and wellness for all, this collaboration helps make an impact on the lives of athletes and individuals with intellectual disabilities who face daily discrimination.
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Reports

Special Olympics produces reports every year to inform interested people about what we do.

Special Olympics and Paralympics

Special Olympics, the International Olympic Committee and the International Paralympic Committee are complementary organizations, each one a testimony to the power of sport.
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Speakers Bureau

Thank you for your interest in requesting a speaker from Special Olympics. Special Olympics is a global movement creating a world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their level of ability.
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Downloadable Photos

Special Olympics keeps a comprehensize and current catalog of downloadable photos on PhotoShelter.

2024 Special Olympics Overview

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world.

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Special Olympics International
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