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Eyewitness To Change

Go into the field with Special Olympics through great photos from places worldwide where our programs bring opportunity and joy. See the latest photos
Joe Jonas, U2......Michael Phelps, Yao Ming, Nelson Mandela, Jackie Chan. What do all these people have in common? Find out
Special Olympics and the World CupSpecial Olympics is bringing football, the world's most popular sport, to people with intellectual disabilities everywhere. See what's new
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What's the Big Deal?Why is Special Olympics working so hard to stop people from using the word "retard" as an insult?Learn about the R-word campaign
Straight To CongressSpecial Olympics athletes and their families, plus Joe Jonas and Carl Lewis, took their stories to Congress.See the story of Capitol Hill Day
Ten Things You Can DoVolunteer, coach, take the R-word pledge, watch a video or support a sponsor to help Special Olympics empower people with intellectual disabilities.Get started
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