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ABC's "The View" discusses the R-word

Watch the panel of ABC's "The View" as they discuss society's use of the word "retard(ed)." This clip is being used for public awareness only and should be shared in a manner consistent with fair use.

Fit Feet Shoe Donation

Olympics Long Jump record holder Bob Beamon, Pierce Footwear founder George Pierce, and Special Olympics Manager of Sport and Health Kester Edwards fitted athletes with athletic shoes during the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi. The shoes were especially designed by Pierce for anyone who enjoys playing sports or walking in comfort buy may have difficulty with shoe laces.

Gerald Mballe

Como refugiado, Gerald enfrentou uma séria de discriminações. Os atletas que ele conheceu por meio do Unified Sports (Esportes Unificados) foram os primeiros a aceitá-lo e incluí-lo em sua nova casa, as Olimpíadas Especiais.

SoFit

Nell Coonen-Korte no tenía idea de que su pasión por los deportes inspiraría la creación de un modelo de ejercicio y entrenamiento físico global e inclusivo.

Chris Nikic winner of Laureus Sports moment of the Year

After shattering expectations and becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon, Chris Nikic has made history again by being the first person with an intellectual disability to win a Lauresus sports award. Read the full article.

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General Incorporated Association of Japan Lions (Tokyo, Japan)

Lions Clubs of Japan have demonstrated the true value of service by committing to sustain inclusive health initiatives in Japan. They have engaged in vision screenings, provision of prescriptive eyewear, referral to care that addresses unmet health needs and preventive care including health education to families of people with intellectual disabilities.

The Coach-Athlete Relationship - Spanish

The third webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series discussed everything related to The Coach-Athlete Relationship, hosted by SO Paraguay Athlete Leader, Rosalino Chavez. Professor Sophia Jowett discussed what the coach-athlete relationship is and how it has adapted over time. Professor Jowett, an expert in this field of research, explained the importance of the relationship between coaches and their athletes, and gave practical recommendations on how to optimize this relationship. The second speaker was Justus Wolf, German Paralympic Alpine Ski Coach. Justus discussed the coach-athlete relationship from his own perspective as a coach. Justus provided insightful information from the practical side of coaching and through his own experiences.

Coaching Mixed Ability Athletes - Russian

This year’s series is kicked off with a webinar on ‘Coaching Mixed Ability Athletes’, hosted by Ruby Lawler, Athlete Leader and co-chair of the SOAP Regional Athlete Leadership Council. Presenter 1, Yuchi Huang, SO Singapore Football Head Coach and Gallagher Coaches Coach Award Winner at 2022 Unified Cup; Presenter 2, Christin Santiago, long time Special Olympics Coach and SO Massachusetts Coach Hall of Fame Inductee 2019.