The Global Center for Inclusion in Education serves as a hub for global thought leadership for inclusive education through research, policy, and programming. Its mission is dedicated to the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in academic, sport, social, and community activities.
Mission
The Global Center for Inclusion in Education serves as a hub for global thought leadership for inclusive education through research, policy, and programming. Its mission is dedicated to the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in academic, sport, social, and community activities. More information about the Center is below.
Hubs of Excellence
Argentina, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Romania, and Rwanda are supporting the expansion of UCS programming. Each region expands partnerships, reach, capacity, and involvement of local educators and youth. These expansion Programs include Australia, Bermuda, Dominican Republic, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, Paraguay, Poland, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Slovakia, Trinidad and Tobago.
Research
Research is essential to learn how to foster inclusive mindsets and behaviors, and unlock the formula for spreading inclusion. Our research partnerships deepen our knowledge of the barriers and bridges to inclusion through evaluation of inclusive sport, education, and youth development programming worldwide.
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The Global Center publishes research and policy briefs that illuminate our work on inclusion in education, along with case studies showcasing the exemplary work of Special Olympics staff, coaches, volunteers, athletes, and youth.
Stories From Our Schools
Fostering Inclusion: Launch of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation's journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance.
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Saluting World Teachers’ Day: A Vision of Authentic Global Inclusion in Schools!
We spent some time with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, to learn more about her perspective and the role of teachers in her life:
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Four Year Anniversary of Special Olympics World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi
Special Olympics looks back at the last World Games and a meaningful partnership that established new programs and bolstered education initiatives.
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