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Intellectual Disability

Raja Dalis, Special Olympics Illinois Mother, Emphasizes the Power of Community

When Raja Dalis couldn't find the resources she wanted as the parent of a child with an intellectual disability, she created them, finding a new community along the way.
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Unified On and Off the Court: Ines and Jasmin’s Winning Floorball Connection

Special Olympics Germany Unified duo is ready to compete in the World Winter Games Turin 2025
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Shane’s Journey of Determination to World Winter Games

If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
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What Makes a Leader? A Senegalese Athlete’s Discovery

Gerard Diedhiou of Special Olympics Senegal learned step by step over more than a decade what it takes to not only find his own voice, but to empower others in his community. From harsh beginnings, Gerard has learned how to connect with others, growing into a role model on and off the field.
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Global State of Inclusion in Education: Promises Made Must Become Promises Kept

The infrastructure of exclusion wasn’t built in a day, and it won’t be dismantled in a day. Moving beyond incremental steps in transforming education systems will require urgent, coordinated action—led by governments, civil society and international organizations—to transform education systems and deliver true inclusion for all learners.
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Faces of Inclusion: A Tale of Two Siblings

Mohamed's journey from facing societal barriers to becoming a champion is a testament to the support of his family and the opportunities provided by sport and Unified Champion Schools.
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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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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao

Rockie began playing Unified Sports with a friend. This small action eventually became a regular part of her life and eventually into a passion she pursued.
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“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service

Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
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Special Olympics International and Education Cannot Wait Join Forces to Advance Inclusion through Sports and Physical Education in Emergency and Protracted Crisis Settings

Groundbreaking partnership aims to address barriers faced by children with intellectual disabilities in some of the most challenging crises worldwide.
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