Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mary Davis, Special Olympics International; Virginia Atkinson, International Foundation for Electoral Systems; Professor Michael ...

For the first time in eight years, athletes with developmental disabilities from around the globe will come together to compete in skiing, figure skating and other winter sports. The Special Olympics ...

Frank Hayden, who has died at 96, saw sports as a gateway to opportunity for people with special needs.

Much like a swan glides over still waters, Peter Poole skipped over the floor hockey rink’s surface with agility and finesse on Saturday, passing defenders and driving the puck toward the goal. Poole, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Special Olympics Ohio held their state championship for flag football Saturday, highlighting teams from four regions across the state. The teams competed in various matches ...

SOCHI, Russia (AP) After $51 billion, it should be easy to get around at the Olympics - for everyone. Organizers have repeatedly touted accessibility for people with disabilities as one of the chief ...

The camp allows athletes with intellectual disabilities to work alongside Cardinal Mooney students in sports activities.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Special Olympics DC CEO & President Nicole Preston and athlete Amari Knott stopped by Good Morning Washington discuss Special Olympics DC offers for people with intellectual ...

Given 24 hours to live at birth, Cindy Bentley beat the odds. Doctors gave Cindy Bentley 24 hours to live after she was born with fetal alcohol syndrome. She beat the odds though, and through Special ...

Oct. 16 (UPI) --Special Olympics urged Group of Seven leaders Wednesday in Umbria, Italy, to strengthen their commitment to advancing disability rights during the first-ever G7 Ministers' Meeting on ...