Community Impact
Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
Nearly 1,900 Health Screenings Performed in Three Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®
Over three days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, conducted a total of 1,854 health screenings!
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A New Start: Special Olympics Malaysia Unified Floorball
Traveling to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 means that Special Olympics Malaysia athlete Thamillarasan “Thamil” Satiaselen will be the furthest he’s ever been from his mother and brother.
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A Love that Continues Giving
For Carlo Gabriele and Emilia Morelli, love and volunteering go hand in hand.
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Black History Month – Theresa Simms-Smith’s Life-Long Dedication to Inclusivity
This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month and spotlighting an integral member of the Special Olympics team, Theresa Simms-Smith, Special Olympics’ Business Services Manager.
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Black History Month – Highlighting Venisha Bowler’s Incredible Work on Inclusive Sport
This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Venisha Bowler, Director of Sport Competition Management, an instrumental part of the organization for more than three decades.
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Greece Commits to Expand Unified Schools Nationwide
Joining the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion underscores the European country’s dedication to inclusive education through sports.
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Special Olympics and FIS Pen MOU to Celebrate World Snow Day
On January 19, Special Olympics is celebrating World Snow Day by renewing its MOU with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities
Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
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Angola Leads the Way in Africa’s Inclusive Movement
Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion gains momentum as key member signs on
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Content for Change: Amy Pohl on Using Humor to Champion Disability Rights
This December, we’re celebrating the spirit of United Nations Human Rights Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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This Is Special Olympics
From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative brings hope in Madrid
Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Senior Advisor Gerald Mballe travelled to Madrid, Spain, to visit a refugee reception center and a local school, and foster connections between refugees, people with intellectual disabilities and their host communities.
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