Our work aims to empower young people, educators, coaches, and families as leaders for inclusion, starting in their local schools and communities around the world.
Our Work
Youth Innovation Projects
We support youth-led projects for inclusion in schools and communities across the globe.
Global Unified Schools
Our school programs help students, educators, and coaches create inclusive communities.
Global Center for Inclusion
Our global thought leadership hub supports inclusive education research, policy, and practice.
Youth Leadership Summits
We bring young people together to develop leadership skills and connections.
Young Athletes
We teach teamwork and sports skills through inclusive early childhood play programs.
Spread the Word: Inclusion
Our global community works to create a better world through grassroots action for inclusion.
Generation Unified
Our resources empower students of all abilities to become agents of change.
USA Unified Champion Schools
Our three component model aims to create school climates of acceptance and belonging.
College and University Programs
We connect college students and Special Olympics athletes through shared experiences.
Youth Innovation Project Library
Explore over 550 inspiring youth-led projects for inclusion in our fully searchable Youth Innovation Project library.Special Olympics’ Unified Schools Model—the Key to Transformational Inclusion in Schools
Our research shows how Unified Schools improve attitudes and behaviors towards students with intellectual disabilities.1 Min ReadThe Academic and Social-Emotional Impacts of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
The Global Center for Inclusion's latest research brief illustrates how Unified Champion Schools promote positive social-emotional and academic outcomes for all students.Join Our Movement
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Berlin, Germany
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It's important for young people to know that they can change things. It's important for us to be leaders for inclusion, because if we work together, we can achieve it.
Anca | Special Olympics Romania Youth Leader