Creating a more inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities

In a world where inclusive education remains elusive for many children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, or IDD, Special Olympics — the world’s largest grassroots intellectual disability sports organization — is spearheading a transformative movement to create lasting change.

“Sport or play, if it’s done inclusively, is such a critical tool for learning and development,” explained Jackie Jodl, chief of global youth and education at Special Olympics. “You start building mindsets that are inclusive. You start building school communities that are inclusive, where students aren’t just physically in the same building … but they’re actually part of the social fabric of the community.” Read More