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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.
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
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes
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.
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.
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
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
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
The resurgence of the r-word
Disability advocates spent a decade campaigning against the slur. Now it’s coming back.
Frommashable.com
Why are people using the R-word again?
People on X are posting the slur with abandon.
Special Olympics Uses Sport to Promote Inclusive Education
In line with the 2024 theme of 'Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies,' Special Olympics promotes inclusivity.
Spread the Word Inclusion Campaign Kicked Off
The global campaign promotes inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It encourages schools, organizations and communities to pledge their support.
FromDCNewsNow.com
Former Washington Commanders Legends Host Clinic for Special Olympics Athletes
It was the first-ever Play it Forward clinic at Northwest Stadium.
FromMSN.com
Indianapolis Skier Selected for Special World Winter Games 2025
Tommy Sliva, 33, will compete in Alpine skiing at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025, held in Turin, Italy, from March 8 – 15.
Fromtriblive.com
2 Westmoreland schools recognized by Special Olympics for inclusive programming
Two Westmoreland County schools were recognized by the Special Olympics for offering inclusive programming for students of all abilities.
FromMashable
Why are people using the R-word again?
Once pushed to the margins of acceptable language thanks to campaigns like "Spread the Word to End the Word," the R-word all but disappeared from common use by the early 2010s.
Special Olympics Ambassador has Unique Story to Tell
At age 26, Amanda Harrinauth was properly diagnosed with autism. She turns 35 in November.
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