A regular news update on the global Special Olympics movement

Newsletter #4: A regular news update on the global Special Olympics movement

November 30 , 2006

A beautiful sight to see

Ivan Ljubicic high-fiving a national medal-winning tennis player during a clinic with Special Olympics Shanghai Croatian tennis pro Ivan Ljubičić takes time out from Tennis Master's cup to conduct clinic with five tennis athletes from Special Olympics Shanghai. . . read more

Special Olympics World Summer Games Shanghai 2007

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Did You Know?
In 1986, the International Year of Special Olympics, culminating in the 1987 International Special Olympics Summer Games, was launched at the United Nations in New York City under the banner "Special Olympics - Uniting the World."

Una Noche De Paz Muy Especial - A Very Special Latin Christmas DVD

Noche de Paz DVD, [Keith Haring artwork ©Estate of Keith Haring] 21 Nov. The DVD of Una Noche de Paz Muy Especial - A Very Special Latin Christmas is on sale now. Sales of the latest in the A Very Special Christmas holiday music series will benefit Special Olympics. . . read more

Special Olympics European Basketball Week

During Special Olympics European Basketball Week, 12,000 athletes will compete in 30 countries across the region. EUROPE/EURASIA 25 Nov. Special Olympics European Basketball Week is underway, with 12,000 athletes competing in events in 30 countries across the Europe/Eurasia region. . . read more

Special Olympics Research and Evaluation Projects Earn Global Recognition

Dr. Stephen Corbin presents at a panel discussion on 'Scientific Proof of the Magic of Special Olympics' held during the forum on 'Special Olympics for Social Harmony' held at the United Nations on 10 November 2006 HAVANA, CUBA, 27 Nov. Increasingly, Special Olympics is presenting the findings of its research to academics in a variety of fields, including health, sports and public policy, at conferences from Havana, Cuba, to Boston, Massachusetts. . . read more

Special Olympics Announces Official Launch of Urban Strategy in New York City

Deborah Lee (left) and Valerie Romero, two of the three Special Olympics New York City athletes training to compete in the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai. NEW YORK CITY, NY, 20 Nov. The New York City Urban Initiative is the first step in Special Olympics' overall Urban Strategy to create model urban programs that unite government leaders, corporate leaders, entertainers, the cultural communities and athletes to bring change through Special Olympics. . . read more

Special Olympics partners with Academy of General Dentistry Foundation

Although children and adults may have a disability or a disabling condition, they can still take care of their teeth or rely on their family members for assistance. CHICAGO, 20 Nov. Special Olympics and the AGD Foundation will work together specifically to improve the health and access to health care for Special Olympics athletes and the broader population with intellectual disabilities. . . . read more

André Mendes, Special Olympics Chief Information Officer, Named 2006 IT Executive of the Year

André Mendes, CIO Special Olympics. WASHINGTON, DC, 29 Nov. Special Olympics Chief Information Officer André Mendes was named the "2006 IT Executive Of The Year" for the Mid-Atlantic region in the Non-Profit category by the Maryland High Technology Council. . . read more

1-3 Dec.	Special Olympics South Africa National Games, Johannesburg, South Africa
3 Dec.	UN's International Day of Disabled Persons. Various Special Olympics Programs in Latin America have activities planned for the day.
6 Dec.	Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver is honored with New Freedom Award by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. (USA)

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This communication is sponsored by Special Olympics, Inc. 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. For more information, please visit our Web site: www.specialolympics.org