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* Stories of Inclusion Special Olympics and over 5 Million of our athletes
are leading the charge for full inclusion of people with Intellectual
Disabilities (ID). The movement is rooted in the spirit of our founder,
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who took a rebellious stand against the injustices
faced by people with Intellectual Disabilities in 1968. Today, the fight
for inclusion is more relevant than ever. People of all ages, races,
genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities continue to face
discrimination, ignorance, and disparagement. Just as Eunice Kennedy
Shriver did 50 years ago, Special Olympics is setting a stake in the
ground to create change and, this time, our athletes are leading the way.
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Athletes
Special Olympics Quebec Athlete Breaks Multiple Records at Niagara 2022
Canada Summer Games
Inclusion in the Canada Games gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to
shine in front of their peers from generic sports, and gain experience at
major competitions.
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Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story
Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more
athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
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Beth Meyer Finds Joy in Achieving Long-Time Dream of Competing at USA Games
The swimmer has competed for Special Olympics Ohio since 1990 but had never
participated in the USA Games. But 2022 happened to be her year.
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* About Us
Through the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover
new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes inspire people
in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of
human talents and potential.
* Mission The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports
training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for
children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing
opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience
joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with
their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
* History From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual
disabilities to a global movement, Special Olympics has been changing
lives and attitudes since 1968.
* Eunice Kennedy Shriver Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special
Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and
acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities.
* Leadership Teams Special Olympics is led by a senior management team with
broad corporate and nonprofit experience. Seven regional offices around
the world are headed up by managing directors who support the ongoing
growth and development of programs in their regions. In addition, Special
Olympics has a Global Athlete Leadership Council which features an Athlete
Leader from each of the seven regions and provides feedback, guidance, and
ideas to the Special Olympics International Board of Directors and
Leadership Team.
* About Intellectual Disabilities Children and adults with intellectual
disabilities inspire us every day at Special Olympics events around the
world. But what are intellectual disabilities?
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In the News
CBS Sports Radio Interviews Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the
Benefits of Sports for All
CBS Sports Radio host, JR Jackson spoke to Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special
Olympics Chief Health Officer about the benefits of sports, fitness and
movement for people of all ages and abilities.
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Press Releases
Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion
Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training
for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
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Press Releases
Minute Media and Special Olympics Announce Formal Partnership
Minute Media kickstarted a multi-year partnership with Special Olympics at
their 2022 USA Games with the goal of amplifying the importance of
inclusivity in sports through community work and content creation
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Community Impact
Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur
Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word
The research shows that when social media users are posting about people with
intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6
in 10 contain a slur.
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