06/26/2026
Today is the final day of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and we are not ready for it to end.
This week in Minneapolis exceeded every expectation. We got to welcome partners into our facility, host athletes in the Athlete Village, cheer on competitors, sit on panels, and connect with organizations from across the country who share the same belief we do: that people with disabilities belong in the workforce and deserve every opportunity to thrive.
One of the most meaningful outcomes of this week was the chance to share Unified Work with other states. Watching organizations learn about the resources available and leave with new tools to build inclusive employment pathways in their own communities is exactly why this work matters.
MDI has been doing this for over 50 years. But this week reminded us that the movement is bigger than any one organization. When we share what we know, more people win.
We are leaving this week grateful, energized, and more committed than ever to the mission.
Thank you to everyone who stopped to talk, partnered with us, competed alongside us, and showed up for this community. We will see you out there.