Special Olympics

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You haven't truly experienced a celebration until you've witnessed a #SpecialOlympics medal ceremony, and in Paris, the Unified Football World Cup medal presentation was absolutely unforgettable!

Share with us your favorite memory from #Paris2026UFWC! #ChooseToInclude

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A month on, and we're still buzzing. 24 Unified teams from 23 countries showed what's possible when everyone plays. See you in Asunción 2028! #Paris2026UFWC #SpecialOlympics

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💡 In an interview with @thehealthy, Chief Health Officer Dimitri Christakis & Allen Tobin discuss how programs like #SpecialOlympics Healthy Athletes® are helping close critical health gaps and supporting longer, healthier lives: https://t.co/3Hy0c35DPN #InclusiveHealth

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When @SOlympicsAlb was reestablished, staff and volunteers traveled from community to community, building relationships one family, one school, and one athlete at a time. Those efforts have grown into a thriving network.

Learn more: https://t.co/pq0f0rR2jM #SpecialOlympics

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They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but what about a cat charm? At District Candle Lab’s Fawne Charm Bar in D.C.’s Union Market, Novie and creator Morgan Fray make custom bag charms of your favorite things.

📺: https://t.co/RTO5LmPEAH

#SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

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🕯️ Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. Tomorrow on Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s @unionmarketdc
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Thank you to our long-term partner, the Di Pietro Foundation, for their tireless support of #SpecialOlympics and for hosting a reception in Paris during the Unified Football World Cup for our board members and distinguished guests. You are true champions of inclusion.

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Your vote can help bring #InclusiveHealth to @SXSW!

Special Olympics panel highlighting the mental health disparities experienced by people with intellectual disabilities and the solutions needed to close the gaps.

🗳️ vote now: 🔗 https://t.co/L3GAcjKNj4 #InclusiveHealth

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Shahd and Abdelrahman's journey has deepened their bond and shaped a vision for a global community where siblings can connect, share experiences, and support one another. 🌍✨

Read more: https://t.co/Lbt1D11VLi

@SOMENA68

#FamiliesofSO #SpecialOlympics

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One month later, and we're still thinking about the incredible moments from the #SpecialOlympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris, France. ⚽

Drop your favorite memory in the comments below. #PlayUnified #ChooseToInclude #Paris2026UFWC

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Join Emily Hall and siblings from around the world for Sibling Voices, a global webinar hosted by Special Olympics in partnership with @sibleadership and The Sibling Support Project on 10 September at 9 am EST.

Register today: https://t.co/y21YD9TzEi

#ChooseToInclude

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Individuals with ID continue to face significant health disparities, in part due to gaps in health care systems.

In this video, hear from Anjela Jenkins and Renee Manfredi on why representation in these systems matters.

🔗: https://t.co/It75dPYAru

#InclusiveHealth

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Anything is possible with the right support.

Follow the journey of Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne in the new Dutch documentary, Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating).

🎥 Watch her story: https://t.co/7ZsmRscS5P

#SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

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📢 #SpecialOlympics and @ifapanet are back with our webinar series on #InclusiveResearch partnerships!

Join us on Friday, 28 August from 9–10 a.m. ET to learn more!

📲 Register here: https://t.co/x7Cs04x08u

#InclusiveHealth

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"𝘼𝙄 𝙗𝙞𝙖𝙨 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙛𝙪𝙡 — 𝙞𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙩𝙡𝙚, 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮." - Nathan Cook, Special Olympics Chief Information and Technology Officer.

Today's lead story on @disabilityscoop highlights our study with @OregonState, revealing how leading AI systems consistently amplify stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities.

Read the full coverage here: https://t.co/TJTaeiWRx3
#AIBias #InclusiveTechnology #ChooseToInclude #SpecialOlympics

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In one community, people with intellectual disabilities were once seen as a curse.

Today, they're celebrated as athletes, teammates, and leaders. All because one coach saw potential where others didn't.

Read more: https://t.co/Jo32QyAt0m

@SO_Africa #ChooseToInclude #IVY26

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#SpecialOlympics CEO David Evangelista joined Barron Segar, President and CEO of @WFPUSA, for a thoughtful conversation about the values that unite our organizations.

Watch the full conversation: https://t.co/j94pksLeDL

#SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

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On Inclusion Revolution Radio, @VillanovaU's Molly Shawhan and Special Olympics NC athlete and @NCState student, Victoria Pepper discuss why it's important in helping students continue their education, build life skills, and prepare for independence.

📺: https://t.co/u23FudPZ0v

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More than 200 participants joined Special Olympics Morocco’s Funified Walk for #InclusiveHealth in Rabat, standing for health systems where persons with intellectual disabilities are visible, heard, and included. 💙

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#FunifiedWalk2026 #RosemaryCollaboratory

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Join our Global webinar on 10 September at 9:00 a.m. ET. with @sibleadership and Sibling Support Project on sibling voices.

Register to join: https://t.co/aiPAdz4fk4

#SpecialOlympics #FamiliesofSO #ChooseToInclude