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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.
FromOlympics.com
Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin
The global organisation which provides sports competitions as an outlet for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, celebrates Turin 2025.
FromSports.Yahoo.com
2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games: The Allianz Stadium hosts the torch!
Special Olympics World Winter Games begins in Turin and Piedmont on Saturday, 8 March.
FromYouTube.com
Local snowboarder to compete in Special Olympics World Games
Chris Furches on his way to Turin, Italy to compete in the Special Olympic World Games Turin!
FromFOX13NOW.com
Special Olympics Utah hosts first-of-its-kind Health & Wellness Fair
Local families say it’s a critical resource. Video
FromKTVB.com
ISP Sgt. to be a 'Guardian of the Flame of Hope' in Special Olympics World Games
Sgt. Jason Cagle will carry the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony on March 8. Video
FromWMTW.com
Saco school to expand Unified Sports after winning a grant from Special Olympics Maine
The grant will be used to send a team to Spring Games and launch Unified Basketball and Unified Bocce programs. Video
Emirati athletes to make history at Special Olympics World Winter Games
The UAE will send 11 athletes to compete in snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, Alpine skiing, snowboarding, figure skating to short-track. Video
Fromkeloland.com
Special Olympics Skier Receives Neighborhood Support
When skier Nick Mills heads to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy next month, he’ll have plenty of support behind him. Video
Charlotte skater to Represent North Carolina in Special Olympics
The North Carolina figure skating community is coming together again to rally behind one of their own who will take part in the Special Olympics World Winter Games, as a member of Team USA.
FromABC News20
Chathams Princess Takes the Plunge for Special Olympics
Diagnosed with Level 1 Autism and suffering from severe misophonia, Princess faces daily challenges that most people never experience.
FromCBS: KOIN6
Bringing everyone together with the Special Olympics Unified Sports Program
Inclusivity, connection and community, those are some of the pillars that Special Olympics Oregon is built. Video
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.
FromYoutube WHAS11
GDL: How Unified Sports Trains Athletes for Special Olympics Kentucky
Paring athletes with and withouth intellectual disabilities.
Spread the Word day is coming!
A movement called “Spread the Word” is aiming to counter derogatory language and bullying and to support inclusive actions.
50: The Return of the Slur
Zayed University will host the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education Summit tomorrow at its campus in Abu Dhabi.
FromWTOP
‘It has a harmful effect’: The one word these DC-area teens hope never gets said again
“We care a lot about ending the use of the ‘R-word,’ which we feel is really harmful to people with learning disabilities.”
FromTheWeek.in
Special Olympics VT delegates to advocate for inclusion and funding on Capitol Hill
Converging on Capitol Hill from Feb 3-5 for the annual Special Olympics “Capitol Hill Day.”
FromCBS58.com
Special Olympics athletes shoot hoops with former Bucks player Fred Roberts
The Milwaukee Bucks and Gruber Law Offices brought together 60 Special Olympics athletes.
FromNBC: WHEC10
Creekside Students Take Part in Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit
Students from Creekside School in Fairport showed off their leadership skills on Friday, participating in the Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit at Nazareth University.
FromCTV News London
NFL PLAY 60 Super Kids announced for Super Bowl LIX and the 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Tyler Boyd from Florida will assume the role for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando on Feb. 2, 2025. Video
FromBBC.com
'Inspiring' athlete trains for Guinness records
A Yorkshire-based athlete is training for two Guinness World Record titles in endurance events that take place later this year.
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