Special Olympics: Building Disability-Inclusive Communities Worldwide
October 28, 2026
12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Hauser Hall; 102 Malkin Classroom
David Evangelista is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics International, overseeing the global operations of the movement with over 5 million competing athletes in 190 nations. In conversation with HPOD’s Chair and co-founder, Professor William P. Alford, Mr. Evangelista will describe how Special Olympics works to transform the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities both on and off the playing field, by promoting disability inclusion in sports, health, schools, and leadership.