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Unified Sports

A program designed to increase inclusion in the community, by breaking down barriers that have historically separated individuals with and without intellectual disabilities on the playing field.

4,461

Special Olympics Athletes (with IDD)

4,114

Unified Partners (without IDD)

682

Unified Competitions annually

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Resources and Stories

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Celebrating the 2024 Special Olympics Massachusetts Summer Games

The 2024 Special Olympics MA Summer Games highlighted a weekend of courage, unity, and triumph at Harvard University. Athletes from across the commonwealth shined through five different sports as they competed at their highest level.

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Pro Sports Preview: 2024 PGA Championship

Special Olympics Massachusetts Golfer, Tyler Lagasse breaks down the field and previews the 2024 edition of the PGA Championship. Learn a bit of history and get a sense for what storylines may play out on the course.

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March was Madness for One Cape Cod Program

Special Olympics MA teams saw excitement on the court this season, especially the LIFE program which trained over 50 basketball athletes across four different teams!

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Frequently Asked Unified Partners Questions

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Unified Sports in Action