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Oct 11, 2019

Special Olympics is a Part of the Family

For the Barber family, Special Olympics has become a part of life. Seven members of the family...
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Jul 23, 2019

Special Olympics Shines at NBA Summer League

Special Olympics athletes from Las Vegas, Henderson, Mesquite, and Pahrump recently had the...
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Jul 02, 2019

Special Olympics Introduces Athlete Leadership Program

Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) hosted its first Athlete Leadership Training in June 2019 as an...
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Oct 01, 2018

Special Olympics Bonds Help in Recovery after Vegas Tragedy

In the aftermath of the October 1 mass shooting in Las Vegas last year, the city that is...
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Nov 15, 2017

Unified Soccer Comes to Clark County School District

Hundreds of students from Clark County School District schools gathered for a day of Unified Soccer...
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Apr 07, 2017

Working Together for Inclusion

Students in the Best Buddies program from Stuckey Elementary School in Las Vegas recently...
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Mar 14, 2017

Learn & Show Respect on World Down Syndrome Day

Stephanie and Lindsay are Hall of Fame athletes. They have great jobs. They are global ambassadors...
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Feb 22, 2017

Special Olympics Ambassador Represent on Capitol Hill

Representatives from Special Olympics Nevada joined delegates from around the country in a visit to...
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Feb 22, 2017

Nevada Hosts 2017 National Unified Bowling Competition

The 2017 National Unified Bowling Competition was held this month at the South Point Hotel Casino...
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Feb 01, 2017

Inclusion Starts Early

Rowe Elementary School Hosts a Disability Awareness Assembly in Partnership with Special Olympics...
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