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Health - Infographic

Dustin speaking on stage at a podium that reads: Clinton Global Initiative.
Special Olympics is the largest public health organization for people with intellectual disabilities is Special Olympics.

Education - Infographic

Student, Patrick Ndung'u Mugure speaking
Students with intellectual disabilities are 2 to 3 times more like to bullied than their mainstream peers. Project Unify is a program combining inclusive sports, youth leadership and education that teaches young people about intellectual disabilities and fosters positive attitudes of inclusion, respect and friendship. Take Project Unify worldwide.

Community - Infographic

Mother and son sitting across from one another.
The video speaks to how Special Olympics wants strengthen communities around the world by recruiting, training and mobilizing leaders, families and volunteers to participate in Special Olympics.

We Have Fun' - Team Algeria - Coach Khaled Benkacem

Athletes in the midst of a floor hockey game.
A World Games coach from Algeria talks about the fun of being with his athletes, but also the importance of helping to bring athletes into the community, so all can see how we are all more alike than different. DOWNLOAD MP4 (9.7 MB)

The Power of Words Soeren Palumbo

Soeren Palumbo speaking on stage
Soeren Palumbo’s courage to say what he believed in front of his entire school was inspired by the love and respect between a brother and sister. DOWNLOAD MP4 (107 MB)

Shredding Stereotypes - Hannah Teter

Shredding Stereotypes - Hannah Teter
Olympic snowboarder Hannah Teter joins the Special Olympics family as a Global Ambassador. She is working to promote acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. DOWNLOAD MP4 (41.2 MB)

She Will Be a Treasure—The Pierse Family

Baby Sophie being held by her mother.
After their baby is born with Down syndrome, the Pierse family learns how the World Games gave people "a real appreciation for what these children have to offer."

Meet Coach Michele

Coach Michele with a cowboy hat on.
Coach Michele Carmichael has been working with people with disabilities since she was 13 years old. Since then, she says she's learned a lot from Special Olympics athletes and their approach to life. DOWNLOAD MP4 (18.7 MB) | DOWNLOAD FLV (7.11 MB)

Meet Coach Cohen

Coach Cohen speaking.
After 20 years in the US Army, Coach Cohen returns to his rural Florida hometown and sees a need. He starts a Special Olympics basketball team that changes his life, along with the lives of his athletes and their community.

It's Important for Life' - Coach Elisabeth Sieber

Coach Elisabeth Sieber with a young female athlete.
Special Olympics Coach Elisabeth Sieber reflects on how the sport of skating can challenge people with intellectual disabilities—and help them achieve more than they ever thought possible.
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