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Melanie Ramjee: Show your Skill

Melanie Ramjee: Show your Skill
Media personality Melanie Ramjee shares her story of inclusion with athlete leader Shirnel Swarts. Join us in learning how Inclusion Works!
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Welcome to My World

Welcome to My World
Purposeful inclusion often means understanding the differences between us and how you can take steps to be more considerate of the needs of others. Watch this short video led by Special Olympics athlete, Ben Collins, as he guides you through some of the challenges he faces in the workplace. Then read some of the additional tips for how to be more mindful of the needs of those with intellectual disabilities.Read the full story

Day 7 Capitol Hill Day

Day 7 Capitol Hill Day
─Every February Special Olympics athletes and staff meet with legislators in Washington D.C. to garner their continued support for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. In 2021, we are taking this virtual. Through the platform Voter Voice you can send a pre-populated note to your legislator. Fill in your information at www.specialolympics.org/advocate-for-inclusion to receive the invite to participate in this campaign in February.

Keeping Focus

Keeping Focus
Given the game is 80% mental and 20% physical, what can be done to ensure you are concentrating on a tournament and not being distracted by other events before the tournament?

Training at Home

Training at Home
Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 2021 European Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington gives advice on training at home and finding unique ways to keep yourself ready for the course.

Proper Chipping Technique

Proper Chipping Technique
What is your mental routine or strategy in preparation for the approach shot or chip shot to the Green?

Getting Out From the Rough

Getting Out From the Rough
What is the best iron to use to get back to the fairway?

Hitting The Ball Properly

Hitting The Ball Properly
I notice that some of our athlete hit the ground before the ball, what is the easiest thing we can do to stop this from happening?

Closing In On The Green

Closing In On The Green
Sometimes I struggle from 30 yards and in. What is the best way to chip from that distance?

Choosing Your Grip

Choosing Your Grip
Because of the different abilities of our athletes, grip can be an issue and specifically which style to use: overlap, interlocking or baseball. So which grip do you consider best for them?
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