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The Revolution Is InclusionThe Revolution Is Inclusion Facebook Facebook Google Plus Instagram Bing Mail To LinkedIn Pinterest Pinterest Tumblr Twitter Youtube magnify Close greater than Quote Facebook Google Plus Mail To LinkedIn Twitter Bing Share A Story 50 Game Changers Pledge Pledge Français Português Español Donate Search Let's Create A World That Celebrates All Abilities We challenge expectations every day. We create community, build confidence, and help each other realize our full potential. We're athletes, and a lot more. Join a community that recognizes everyone's unique ability. Pledge Your Support More than 50 years ago, Special Olympics launched a global sports movement to break down barriers and end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. Since then, this peaceful revolution has been changing lives all around the world. Join "The Revolution Is Inclusion"—and be part of a powerful new generation that celebrates all differences, all abilities!Sign the Inclusion Pledge now—then share with your friends, family, everyone! Inclusion In Action How Does Inclusion Help? Inclusion helps everyone--in so many ways. It helps stop bullying & brings people together. Join athletes around the world by taking the Inclusion Pledge! What Inclusion Means to Me Haseeb Abbasi of Pakistan says including people of all abilities simply makes the world a better place. What Does Inclusion Mean? Young people with intellectual disabilities know the pain of isolation. All they need is be treated equally—and they will shine. Sport Unites Every day, Special Olympics athletes prove how sport unifies. Join us in celebrating the inclusive power of sports! Inclusion Works! KEEPING A GREAT JOB—Work Lesson from Michel Michel needed a job to support his mother and siblings. He had some skills, but needed to learn a lot more to become a versatile auto mechanic. He also needed to adapt to working and communicating with a variety of people. The discipline he learned through team sports also helped. Thanks to his hard work, Michel is now a valued employee, as this brief glimpse shows. FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS—Work Lesson from Lily From the very start, Lily had big dreams—and determination! She’s a trail-blazing young talent, who also happens to have Down syndrome. Still in her teens, she’s become a popular model & actress, most recently appearing on the Netflix series, “Never Have I Ever.” Here, she shares some tips for anyone else determined to follow their dreams. PROVING YOURSELF—Life Lesson from Youssef Youssef saw his friends beaten and bullied, then he was beaten and bullied—all because they have intellectual disabilities. Instead of giving up, he became determined to show the world that people with ID can do anything ”if only we are given the chance.” In his own words, he inspires us to grab every opportunity to succeed, because “we are ALL able.” COPING WITH ADVERSITY—Life Lesson from Novie Novie had a rough start, abandoned at birth in an inner-city hospital. Then Kelly stopped by her crib—and adopted Novie soon after. They’ve been together ever since! When Kelly fell seriously ill last year, landing her in the ICU before Christmas, Novie didn’t know how to cope. Here, she shares how she handled the crisis. Role Model for Inclusion: Meet Steven When COVID-19 hit, Steven was on the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed: taking on not just one job—but two (at a grocery AND at a retail superstore)! Read more about Steven's story. "Inclusion Can Never Be a Bad Thing" No one expected Deran’s inspirational role model to be someone with intellectual disabilities,especially Deran. See how he’s become a force for inclusion! The Beginning of Hope After seeing the impact of inclusion in their own lives, Catherine & Claude are ready to push for change in their homeland, Cameroon: “One day the world will be educated and accept people with disabilities… It will one day come.” Let Us Shine Champion athlete/snowboarder Daina’s powerful testimony inspires: why is inclusion not just important—but essential? You’ll see why she’s a Champion FOR Inclusion. Healthcare for All Over 80% of healthcare providers are not professionally trained to treat people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, people with ID are more vulnerable to the effects of COVID-19. Learn More! Joyce’s Story In Africa and elsewhere, Special Olympics conducts crucial outreach to help spread understanding about people with intellectual disabilities. This overcomes harsh stigma and brings new awareness among caregivers and others working with this vulnerable population. Here's just a glimpse into how this has brought new hope to Joyce, a young girl in Uganda. SEE MORE VIDEOS ABOUT INCLUSION IN ACTION Special Olympics: 50 Game Changers ESPN and Special Olympics have teamed up on a year-long storytelling initiative telling the stories of game changing moments toward inclusion. Dr. Steven Perlman In the 1990s, Dr. Steve Perlman and Eunice Kennedy Shriver met to discuss the lack of access to health care for people with intellectual disabilities, who were often denied treatment. Ben and Nell Nell Coonen-Korte had no idea her passion for sport would inspire the creation of a global inclusive fitness model. View More Game Changer Videos Make a Difference Please donate and help us get one more athlete onto the playing field. Donation Amount $25 $50 $100 $500 $1000 Other Donate Now Inclusion in Action Revolutions are made up of real people. Learn how these people have made inclusion more than just a word, but a rule they live by. Inclusion Ponaganset Students Create “The Inclusion Pledge” Improving school culture with the power of inclusion. 1 Min Read Inclusion Generation Unified Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools looks to create more socially inclusive school environments around the country. 1 Min Read About Intellectual Disabilities Children and adults with intellectual disabilities inspire us every day at events around the world. But what are intellectual disabilities? More Stories Inclusion around the World From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world. Fromkplctv.com Students take strides toward inclusion on the new Lake Arthur High School track For many students with disabilities in Jeff Davis Parish, March 19 was more than just going for the gold... FromWMTW-TV YouTube Maine mother-daughter duo to compete at Special Olympics USA Games Megan Rosenberg teams with mother Mary Ellen for Unified Golf. FromAOL.com Holliday Special Olympics athletes to advocate on Capitol Hill In a few days, two Holliday high schoolers will trade the classroom for Capitol Hill, carrying a message of inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity. FromMSN Train 4 Life helps improve fitness and health of Special Olympics athletes For more than 50 years, Special Olympics has used the power of sports to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Fromvillanovan Building community through sport “I would say that the main goal of Unified is to encourage athlete partner interactions, both on the field and off the field,” Fonkalsrud said. Fromyouth sports business report Special Olympics Targets 600,000 Coaches by 2030 with Nike Partnership Aiming to grow coaching roster by a 140% increase over six years. FromJTV Lisa Hendricks, Polar Plunge & Gage Losey, Special Olympics Athlete He took the plunge last year and is planning to do it again this year. Fromsports business journal SBJ Unpacks: Expanding the Special Olympics’ ‘come play’ philosophy David Evangelista’s setting some ambitious goals for his tenure when it comes to serving the movement’s athletes and growing revenue. Fromsports business journal Host cities spread the Special Olympics message globally The Special Olympics World Games will come to Latin America for the first time in 2027... Fromsports business journal New Special Olympics CEO sets ambitious goals to create more opportunities for athletes "Cement permanent change as to how the world looks at inclusion.” Fromsports business journal Backed by Nike, key push underway to recruit Special Olympics coaches Special Olympics needed to rebuild after COVID, most notably as the organization lost almost half of its coaches. FromWUSA9 (YouTube) Commanders Sam Cosmi takes flight with Special Olympics Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi is learning a new playbook. Fromturnto10.com Volunteers introduce Rhode Island Special Olympic athletes to pickleball Pickleball continues to surge in popularity across all age groups. FromFanSided Special Olympics Unified Basketball 3x3 World Cup Full schedule, Opening Ceremony and how to watchWatch along as Puerto Rico and Special Olympics show the power of sport to promote inclusion. Frombarlaman today Paris to Host 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup for First Time Each team is composed of athletes with intellectual disabilities and without (Unified partners) who play on the same team. Fromstalbert gazette Landmarks Across Canada to be lit Yellow for Motionball's #NoGoodWay Day Campaign The national anti-bullying campaign hopes to discourage people from using the "R-word" FromYouTube From Idaho to the NFL: Special Olympics Athletes’ Designs Go Pro Colston Loveland will wear custom cleats designed by Special Olympics Idaho athletes next week against the Philadelphia Eagles. Fromtimes colonist Special Olympics Volunteer Honoured Special Olympics B.C. offers 18 sports to athletes of all ages and abilities in 55 communities around the province at little or no cost. Fromtribune ledger news CCSD students win gold at Fall State Special Olympics Two Cherokee County School District students won gold in the Special Olympics 2025 State Fall Games. Fromgold stream gazette Oak Bay Special Olympics volunteer recognized for dedication Two longtime Special Olympics BC volunteers were recognized with national honors for their dedication to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities. Fromgrice connect Bulloch County students shine at Special Olympics hosted by William James Middle School The event celebrated inclusion, teamwork, and the accomplishments of children with special needs throughout the district. Fromolathe reporter Olathe East gets National Recognition for Special Olympics, Unified Sports Programs The honor roll is meant to highlight schools that meet national standards of inclusion. 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