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Charita Boseman, Senior Manager of Health Technologies at Special Olympics, discusses closing the health gap.
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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These stories come from all around the worldStay In TouchSee inspiring stories, photos and videos in our Special Olympics monthly newsletter.
Amy Bockerstette made history earlier this month when she became the first person with Down syndrome to take part in a national college championship at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida.1 Min Read
Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee1 Min Read
Special Olympics guest star and co-star of Power Rangers Dino Fury talk about inclusion in new videos.1 Min Read
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Toyota Motor Europe became an official mobility partner of Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 during a signing ceremony at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.1 Min Read
The ‘Tennis Challenge in Celebration of Eunice 100’, led by Special Olympics Hungary, has launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.1 Min Read
Over the last three years, the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative has helped create nearly 2,000 new Unified Schools in 14 Programs, driving inclusion for youth with and without intellectual disabilities around the world.
The Government of Malta has officially signed its commitment to host the Special Olympics Invitational Games Malta 2022.1 Min Read
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