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Inclusion around the World

From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.

FromWyomingNewsNow.tv

CDC and Special Olympics: Inclusive Health

Physical activity is the cornerstone of good health. However, less than half of U.S. adults with disabilities meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.

FromWhiteHouse.gov

Remarks by President Biden at a Christmas For All Dinner in Celebration of Unity, America, and Special Olympics

Loretta, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

FromDCNewsNow.com

ILB Alex Singleton shares his inspiration for lifelong commitment to Special Olympics

Alex received the news that he was the Broncos' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee

From25NewsNow.com

Athletes shoot for strikes at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament

Before a packed house at Peoria’s Landmark Lanes, more than 300 athletes shot for strikes Saturday at the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament.

FromBuffaloRumblings.com

Buffalo Bills participate in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats 2024

Players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats.

FromNBC: WBAL11

Special Olympics Maryland Athlete makes Super Plunge Family Tradition

"Inclusion is my favorite thing about Special Olympics..."

FromStripes.com

Revitalized Special Olympics continues to grow at Air Force base on Okinawa

Nearly 80 athletes gave their all during the 20th Kadena Special Olympics beneath soggy skies at this U.S. base over the weekend.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes

FromEmirates News Agency WAM

Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi

Zayed University will host the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education Summit tomorrow at its campus in Abu Dhabi.

FromABC5 KSTP

Why We Give: Special Olympics Minnesota

Special Olympics Minnesota works to create a world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. (video)

FromTheWeek.in

Special Olympics Bharat hosts event for talent awareness in athletes with intellectual disabilities

Event 'Special Harmony,' creates awareness about potential and how to take it to a higher level.

FromWCYB 5 NBC

Special Olympics and Refugees: Bridging Communities Through Sports

The Sport for Refugees Coalition aims to share member's stories who are working with refugees and host communities, through sport.

FromBostonGlobe.com

‘I’m Really Terrified’: Disability Rights Advocates Concerned About Return of R-Word

So many students had never heard it in the first place.

FromQueen City News

‘Get right back up’: Charlotte skater has a heavy heart as she prepares for Special Olympics World Winter Games

Watch the video

FromCTV News London

London Special Olympian wins North American Gold Medal

Special Olympian Chris Lauzon of London, Ont. won gold at the North American Special Olympics golf tournament in Wichita, Kansas on Nov. 3, 2024.

FromBattle Creek Enquier

Special Olympian Athlete has Helped Kellogg CC Cross Country Team Reach Nationals

KCC freshman Julian Borst has set school record in cross country as men's, women's squads won regional championships

FromUWL Campus Connection

Project ALL STAR

UW-La Crosse welcomed Special Olympics athletes to campus as part of a new, nationally-funded initiative focused on understanding how Special Olympics programs improve athletes' lives.

FromWGRZ-TV

Special Olympics Volunteer Coach Lisa Balus marks 25 years of volunteering

Coach Lisa Balus is marking 25 years of volunteering with the local chapter of the Special Olympics New York. Watch the Video

FromDisabilityScoop.com

Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates

For a decade, disability advocates led a concerted effort to stomp out use of the word “retard.” Now they’re concerned that the language appears to be making a comeback.

FromVOX.com