Videos

The most-anticipated Special Olympics European Basketball Week (EBW) is back for its 21st edition in 2024. Running 25 November – 3 December, this year’s campaign will revolve around our basketball activities in schools. Over 25,000 people with and without intellectual disabilities are expected to play an active role during EBW, covering over 35 countries and 250 events.

Martim Maia is a Special Olympics Portugal athlete whose life changed when he discovered his love of football. Discover Martim's journey and the perspectives of those around him in this feature video, supported by UEFA.

The Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional Leadership Conference, hosted by Special Olympics Germany and supported by the German Ministry for the Interior and Community, Sports Metropolis Berlin, Toyota Motor Europe and Lions Clubs International Foundation, took place in Berlin on 15 and 16 October.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month—it’s more than a month, it’s a mindset. In an effort to keep the conversation around inclusive workplaces and hiring practices going, this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Toyota North America, drives the momentum forward. Hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven are joined by David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica athlete and Global Athlete Leadership Council member, who contributes his perspective as an employee of Special Olympics Jamaica.

Shahd and Abdelrahman have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This appointment is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.

Coaches Eltheo and Charl realized young women in their community were not given the same opportunities and decided to make a change, helping to break the cycle of violence and offering hope. They’re giving girls opportunities they've never had—both on and off the field. Part Four of our Faces of Inclusion South Africa series is presented by Samuel Family Foundation.

For the first time ever, a Global Youth Leadership Council, consisting of youth with and without ID, planned and implemented the Global Youth Leadership Summit. Take a look back at the 11th Global Youth Leadership Summit as part of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

In honor of World Mental Health Day, join Aly Raisman, Gold Medal Gymnast and Aerie Real Foundation Ambassador and Susan Wang, Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messenger to learn more about Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Strong Minds.

This documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel. In her late 50s, Patrice finds the love of her life, Garry, who also has a disability. They want nothing more than to get married, but if they do—or if they move in together—the government benefits they need to survive, including Medicaid, would be cut.

Host Novie Craven is joined by special guests Rebecca Daou from Lions Clubs International Foundation and Gerald Mballe, Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor, to shine a light on vital global initiatives supporting youth refugees.