Special Chronicles Show Podcast

On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast Series: “A Recap of Turin 2025,” Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Shawn Ferguson, the Chief of Global Government Relations at Special Olympics , to explore the mission and impact of the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion . The Coalition is uniting global leaders, governments, and advocates to drive systemic change for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Together, they are working to create a more inclusive world through sport, education, and social integration. Shawn takes us behind the scenes of this important global initiative, discussing its origin, growth, and the key milestones in the Coalition's journey. We learn about the significance of the Coalition's gathering during the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, and how it has elevated the mission of inclusion on the world stage. Through Unified Schools® and Unified Sports®, the Coalition is transforming classrooms and communities, making inclusive