Impacto comunitario
Cada día, nuestros atletas inspiran a personas de todo el planeta a abrir sus corazones a un mundo más amplio de talento y potencial humano. Descubre más sobre el poder que tiene Olimpiadas Especiales para generar un cambio real en todo el mundo.
Closing the Health Gap with a Fitness App
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities gives people with intellectual disabilities (ID) the inalienable right to health care of the highest standards. In a similar vein, a person with ID is not inherently unhealthy.
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These Leos are Not Lying About the Power of Inclusion
Special Olympics is proud to recognize the impact of Leos & the Lions Club International Foundation in leading their communities through projects of social inclusion.
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Opening Eyes in Kenya
Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
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Celebrating International Day of Families
As we celebrate the International Day of Families we thank all of the families that support the Special Olympics.
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It’s Always Unified Sports Season for the Unified Generation!
As the school year is coming to a close for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools around the country, Unified Sports teams are gearing up for final competition—some even bringing in Unified PE to their schools for the first time.
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Discovering the Joy of Sound
Rincy Biju and Jyothi A. participated for the first time at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the world's largest sports event for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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“It Wasn’t Just Special; It Was Extraordinary”: The World Games from a Volunteer’s Perspective
When I was asked if I was interested to volunteer as a photographer to cover the athletes from the Asia Pacific Region at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, the answer was a resounding yes.
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Our 2019 National Fitness Month Plank Challenge is On!
To be a great athlete, you need to be a healthy athlete. For National Fitness Month this May, we’re challenging athletes, coaches, families and supporters to take a plank challenge.
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Fit 5 Makes It Easy To Get Fit
Fitness is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. For athletes, a good fitness routine can help them perform at the highest level during every competition while feeling confident.
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NFL Draft Night: Special Olympics & NFL Relationship Stronger Than Ever
The 2019 NFL Draft will usher in a new crop of elite athletes that will develop into future leader of their respective teams and communities.
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Special Olympics Programs Fighting Malaria
Every year, malaria kills approximately 450,000 of the 220-million people that contract the disease each year. Special Olympics is fighting this mosquito-borne illness in places like Nigeria and Senegal.
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The Legacy Continues
One month has passed since the final competitions, the last medals awarded and the lights dimmed down on the Closing Ceremony of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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