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For every athlete in the US, there are 13 more waiting on the sidelines. Will you give them a chance? Donate Now BE A CHAMPION OF INCLUSION This month, we are celebrating everyone who's leading the charge for respecting and embracing all differences, all abilities. Join our peaceful revolution: sign the Inclusion Pledge! Sign the Inclusion Pledge World Winter Games 2022 Kazan, Russia More than 2,000 athletes from 108 nations will challenge the world to embrace inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Learn More In every corner of the earth, is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These stories come from all around the world. Be a Champion of Inclusion 50 Game Changers Pledge to Include Stories of Inclusion Stay In Touch See inspiring stories, photos and videos in our monthly newsletter. Your Email Close Thank you for joining our Newsletter! There was an error, please try again Loading Thank you for joining our Newsletter! Sign Up Our Volunteers Inaugural Global Virtual Torch Run On Sunday September 20 th , the Law Enforcement Torch Run International Executive Council will host the Inaugural Global Virtual Torch Run 5K. 1 Min Read In the News Chief Inspiration Officer Makes USA Today’s Inspiring Woman of Pennsylvania List Loretta Claiborne, Vice Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Inspiration Officer, was recognized by USA Today in the Women of the Century USA TODAY 100 project. 1 Min Read In the News Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker Named Newest Global Ambassador International is excited to announce NBA All-Star Devin Booker as a Global Ambassador. 3 Min Read Share Your Story of Inclusion Get Involved offers many ways to take part. There are short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities, the option of playing Unified Sports and to become a athlete. Find a program near you Make a Difference Please donate and help us get one more athlete onto the playing field. 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Upload your video, photos and story to add your voice to the unified generation. #unifiedgeneration Upload and Share In the News All Things Health Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger Daniel Smrokowski is the founder and host of the podcast Special Chronicles Show, which he started in 2008 to give voice to people with special needs. 1 Min Read Our Impact Why Inclusion Is Important Inclusion has been a popular topic of conversation lately, due to the national dialogue on racial injustice. While the consensus is that inclusion is essential to advancing social justice, there have been fewer discussions around why . So we wanted to take the opportunity to focus on the benefits of inclusion. 3 Min Read Our Athletes Youth Leaders Making a Global Impact Today, on International Youth Day, is helping to highlight youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities who are leading for global action today and tomorrow for a more inclusive world. 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