Tim Sohosky • November 3, 2026

Special Olympics International Shares 2026 Report "Focusing on the Invisible"

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Tim Sohosky

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November 3, 2026

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The report, titled "Focusing on the Invisible: The Overlooked Needs of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Actions to Strengthen Health Systems in the United States for Inclusion," contains several major findings regarding IDD health in the U.S. These findings focus on:

  • Governance, leadership, and engagement;
  • Person-centered care;
  • Health care and the public health workforce; and
  • Data for monitoring and research.


Read the full report here, which includes an executive summary and a call to action.

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