Historias
Estas historias globales tratan sobre el poder de Olimpiadas Especiales para inspirar esperanza, confianza y valentía. Olimpiadas Especiales cambia las vidas de nuestros atletas con discapacidades intelectuales, pero también las de nuestros entrenadores, familias, voluntarios y otras personas que tienen la oportunidad de participar.
‘Let’s Play Together’ Campaign Sweeps Across Poland!
’Let’s play together because we are equal’ (Grajmy razem bo jesteśmy równi) is the motto of the brand new Special Olympics Poland campaign which is taking the country by storm!
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Una Coyuntura Crítica para la Salud Inclusiva
Las personas con discapacidad intelectual enfrentan notables desigualdades y desafíos en cuanto al acceso a servicios de salud. Esto presenta para ellos un mayor riesgo ante el COVID-19 y sus complicaciones.
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Special Olympics Releases New Oral Health Resources with The Smile Generation
Millions of Americans lack access to basic dental care. Moreover, an alarming percentage of people with special needs are unaware of the condition of their oral health.
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Finding Her Voice Through Unified Sports
In a remote town in Haryana, Bharat, Unified Schools and Sports are helping youth with and without disabilities find confidence and acceptance.
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"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified
A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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Amplificando el Alcance de Nuestro Mensaje a Través de una Poderosa Alianza
GOLTV and Special Olympics Ecuador partner for inclusion!
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La alianza entre Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador y el Santa Tecla Fútbol Club convirtió la conmemoración del Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down en algo especial.
Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador conmemoró el Día Mundial del Síndrome de Down con un gran ejemplo de inclusión, colaboración y concientización.
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Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis Quoted by Forbes about “Mental Health Action Day”
In an announcement about a coalition of 200 organizations and businesses launching the first-ever Mental Health Action Day, Forbes quoted Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis.
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The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania
Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
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Nick Turns Isolation During COVID into a New—and Healthy—Start.
Many people with intellectual disabilities live sedentary lives and have unhealthy eating habits. Data collected by Special Olympics shows that 80% of athletes with intellectual disabilities are overweight or obese.
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Meet Tan Yee Shu: Fitness Leader and Weight-loss Role Model!
At the 2019 World Games, Tan Yee Shu was known as the talented and motivated captain of his Unified basketball team. He continued that leadership even after competitions and in-person training halted due to COVID-19.
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People Reports on Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton
People Reports on newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton.
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