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In the News

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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In the News

Special Olympics is Racing Toward a Tech Evolution. The Athletes are Leading the Sprint.

Special Olympics is racing toward a tech evolution. The athletes are leading the sprint.
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In the News

Special Olympics International Gets More Athletes on the Field With Microsoft Power Pages

The following is an excerpt from Microsoft’s article, “Special Olympics International Gets More Athletes on the Field With Microsoft Power Pages,” on furthering the digitalization of the Special Olympics movement.
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Athletes

Gaming for Inclusion Covered by Microsoft Unlocked

The Special Olympics and Microsoft join Gaming For Inclusion tournament was covered by Microsoft Unlocked in an article titled Casting Confidence.
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In the News

Forbes Covers Partnership Between Xbox and Special Olympics to Present Gaming for Inclusion 2023

The following is an excerpt from an article titled Xbox, Special Olympics Executives Talk Ongoing Partnership, Inclusivity In Gaming, More In New Interview published by Forbes.
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In the News

Xbox and Special Olympics Team Up for E-Sports Event

The Gaming for Inclusion event is hosting its second annual tournament on September 10 and 17 in collaboration between Xbox and Special Olympics.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion

Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
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Special Olympics Youth Leaders Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy of Inclusion
Community Impact

Special Olympics Youth Leaders Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy of Inclusion

Special Olympics is proud to announce the next cohort of 108 Youth Leaders for the Youth Innovation Project Initiative.
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Special Olympics Gaming for Inclusion together with Microsoft lead artwork.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft team up to build global inclusive esports

Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in inaugural Gaming for Inclusion 12 – 18 September
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World Youth Skills Day
Community Impact

World Youth Skills Day

On World Youth Skills Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the sixth cycle of Youth Innovation Projects.
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