Global Week of Inclusion 2025
Inclusion isn’t just an ideal. It’s our direction. It’s our compass. It’s our North Star.
It speaks not just to who we are as a country, but where we’re going—guided by fairness, unity, and the belief that everyone deserves to belong.
At Special Olympics, we know disability doesn’t limit potential. Lack of opportunity does.
Every time we choose to include, we shift what people believe is possible. We open doors. We amplify voices. We show the next generation of Canadians—from all backgrounds and abilities—that our country stands behind them.
This Global Week of Inclusion, we’re not just showing the world who we are. We’re proving what we stand for. We stand for dignity. For opportunity. For a Canada where no one is left behind—on the field, in the classroom, at work, or in life. Because inclusion is our North Star—and Canada is following it forward.
Take the pledge and #ChoosetoInclude
Champions of Inclusion: Athletes and Coaches Changing the Game
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Read Darby McIntyre’s Speech on InclusionEach one of us comes with our own storyline like a book. Each with different sentences and words. We're different not less. -
Figure Skater Matthew Lai’s Joyful Presence Makes Him a Fan FavouriteThrough Special Olympics, he found his confidence, his independence, and a global community that celebrates him for exactly who he is. -
Two Decades on Ice for Special Olympics Team Canada Athlete and Coach DuoHe approaches each skater with a deep understanding of individual needs, patience, and encouragement.
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Jessica Cranton on the Power of Finding Your PeopleSpecial Olympics gave her everything she’d been looking for: a team, a purpose, a rink full of people who accepted her exactly as she was. -
Do You #ChooseToInclude?Inclusion isn’t something we just talk about. It’s something we choose—together. This week, show your support and help change the conversation by sharing your own “I #ChooseToInclude” sign on social media.
Nominate a Champion of Inclusion in Your Community
Who inspires you?
Do you know an athlete, coach, volunteer, or community leader who’s helping create a more inclusive Canada? Someone breaking barriers, shifting perspectives, and making sure no one is left on the sidelines?
We want to hear their story. Help us celebrate the people who are living proof that inclusion isn’t just a value—it’s our direction forward, our North Star.