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In the News

European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for ALL!

A group of football players, mostly in green jerseys and white shorts, gather in two rows facing the camera and celebrating.

European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024.

Local Club

What is a Local Club?A Local Club offers Special Olympics sports and non-sport activities within a community. It is a local branch of the Special Olympics National/State Program. A Local Club is open for anyone to become a member—people with and without intellectual disabilities, their families, and volunteers from all backgrounds. It is at the Local Club grassroots level of the movement where communities of inclusion are built, and everyone’s abilities are appreciated.Download this map (PDF)

Health

Family Impact

Experience the impact of Family Health Forums on families through the insights of those who have attended these events. Download this video to spotlight these stories during your Forum or leverage them for event promotion.Download the Video • Download the SRT Text File

Health

Overview

Learn the numerous benefits that come with hosting Family Health Forums. This video provides an overview of how Programs impact families through Family Health Forums. Download this video to show during your Forum or leverage for event promotion.Download the Video • Download the SRT Text File

Leadership Excellence

Facilitator

A young man sitting at a desk and asking the class leader a question.

Facilitation is a way of helping people share thoughts and ideas. A facilitator is often a guide who provides a calm and steady presence to help a group explore new content, a new challenge, or a new opportunity.

The purpose of this training is to discuss what facilitation is and describe the value it brings to learning. Give athlete leaders time to practice three key facilitation skills that will help them become better facilitators and practice how they can respond to ‘in the moment’ participant questions.

Healthy Communities Webinars

July 2023

The global Fitness team presents findings and recommendations from their Fitness Through Sport evaluation. Listen to hear about excellent, easy resources for sports coaches.Slides (PDF)

In the News

Special Olympics Announces New Rosemary Collaboratory Initiative to Help Strengthen Health Systems to Include those with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

World map with countries highlighted: Wisconsin, Washington State, Pennsylvania, Ireland, Pakistan, Chinse Taipei, India, Nigeria, South Africa, and Paraguay

Rosemary Kennedy inspired Eunice Kennedy Shriver to found Special Olympics, and Special Olympics is excited to further honor her memory with the newly launched Rosemary Collaboratory.

Leadership Excellence

Athlete Leadership: Mentor Course

To be a good mentor to an athlete leader, you must understand what Athlete Leadership is and build skills to be successful in the role. You will also learn how to establish inclusive behaviors and set the athlete leader up for success.

Healthy Communities Webinars

May 2023 (Evening)

Brittany Routh, Director of Healthy Athletes, and Rebekah Fettkether, Director of Clinical Education and Training, share updates from SO headquarters about developments occurring in health screenings, care coordination, clinician training, and university partnerships.