Inclusion
Join us as we share stories about how our athletes are coming together to demand a more inclusive world. #InclusionRevolution
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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IRR: Amy Pohl, Disability Advocate
In this episode, we speak with Amy Pohl, a disability activist, comedian and former primary school teacher who creates entertaining and informative social media content about overcoming adversity and flourishing.
2024 Special Olympics Holiday Card
As 2024 draws to a close, Special Olympics extends warm wishes and tremendous thanks to our outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff, and supporters from all over the world.
People are Openly Using the R-Word Again. But Why? - Boston Globe
The following is an excerpt from The Boston Globes’ article, “‘I’m really terrified’: Disability rights advocates concerned about return of r-word” on the resurgence of the r-word:
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Call to Action: Empowering Through Sports
The International Sports for Development Forum calls on society to recognize the transformative power of sports to promote social inclusion.
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Xbox Celebrates Accessibility in Gaming with New Adaptive Joystick and Continued Support for Special Olympics
The following is an excerpt from Microsoft’s Xbox Wire titled, “Xbox Celebrates Accessibility in Gaming with New Adaptive Joystick and Continued Support for Special Olympics.”
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Why Are People Using the R-Word Again?
The following is an excerpt from Mashable’s article, “Why are people using the R-word again,” which details the ways social media has led to a rise in the use of the R-word.
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How Special Olympics is Powering Inclusive Sport with the Help of Sport Partnerships Around the World
A new report from Special Olympics reveals how a surge in new sport partnerships is helping to power the spread of global inclusion.
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Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
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Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024
Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
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