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Mexico

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Athletes

Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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Athletes

From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills

Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
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A man, smiling in a suit with official patches on it, sits at a desk in front of a Mexican flag and next to an AMEXCO plaque.
Community Impact

Partnering on Behalf of Disability Inclusion: The Story of AMEXCO, an Organizational Partner

Special Olympics Mexico has partnered with AMEXCO, a Mexican education organization, to train teachers across the country in inclusive education practices.
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Professor Pedro Balbuena stands with four teenage Unified Athletes and partners holding drums at a school in Guerrero, Mexico.
Community Impact

Play Unified : Learn Unified Expands to Two New States in Mexico

Thanks to virtual opportunities and support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, two unique new regions in Mexico will join the movement of Unified Sports and Unified Schools.
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Ana Fernanda, en juramento a su compromiso con la inclusión de todas las mujeres.
Latin America

Valientes en el intento: 5 mujeres atletas de América Latina cuentan su historia

Ana Fernanda practica la gimnasia artística en Special Olympics Mexico, compitiendo a nivel nacional e internacional. También estudia en el Centro de Inclusión Municipal y Adaptación para Personas con Discapacidad – CIMAD, y toma cursos de computación. Es joven, pero sabe perfectamente la importancia de un mundo realmente inclusivo.
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In the News

Special Olympics Mexico Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

ESPN honored one school in Mexico City for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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Athletes

Union and Resilience in Mexico after 2017 Earthquake

Learn how members of Special Olympics Mexico continued working together to support the country and continue with their lives.
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