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What Should You Do If You Get Flu?

What Should You Do If You Get Flu?
Cough? Fever? Body aches? You could have flu. If you have flu-like symptoms, stay home except to get medical care. Most people will recover in a few days to less than two weeks. If you are very sick or at high risk of getting very sick from flu, talk to your health care provider. Join the fight against flu. Learn more at https://www.cdc.gov/fightflu.
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Kevin Negandhi | accessiBe & Special Olympics

Kevin Negandhi | accessiBe & Special Olympics
In our seventh episode, we were fortunate enough to speak to Kevin Negandhi, SportsCenter anchor, College Football Studio host, and a huge Special Olympics supporter. Kevin Negandhi has been a longstanding advocate for Special Olympics and has hosted the Special Olympics World Games since 2015. A trailblazer in the sports media world, Kevin has broken down barriers and set the standard of excellence for reporters and journalists everywhere. In our seventh episode, we were fortunate enough to speak to Shanaia Xuereb, Special Olympics Malta Athlete, Health Messenger, and member of the Athlete Leadership Committee. This year Shanaia got to represent Malta at the Global Athlete Leadership Conference, helping to lead the way for a more inclusive world. Additionally, as a health messenger, Shanaia helped to advocate for athletes and serve as a health and wellness role model for the Special Olympics community.
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From Athlete to Coach: Nigel Cash's Extraordinary Journey as a #DreamChaser

From Athlete to Coach: Nigel Cash's Extraordinary Journey as a #DreamChaser
Join us in celebrating Nigel Cash, a remarkable #DreamChaser from @specialolympicsnewzealand4144 who transitioned from the Athlete's podium to the coaches' box. Nigel's dedication to nurturing athletes' potential while promoting inclusivity is a global inspiration! Let's chase our dreams together! Read the full article.

Special Olympics European Basketball Week 2023 - Are you ready?

Special Olympics European Basketball Week 2023 - Are you ready?
Are you ready to shoot some hoops or show off your best cheer? Then mark your calendars for European Basketball Week 2023. More than 250 local or national events will take place across the Europe and Eurasia region when the 20th edition of the EBW starts on 25 November.
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Brittany Routh | accessiBe & Special Olympics

Brittany Routh | accessiBe & Special Olympics
In our seventh episode, we were fortunate enough to speak to Brittany Routh, Director of Healthy Athletes for the Special Olympics. Healthy Athletes is a global program that offers Special Olympics athletes and unified partners free health screenings in nine different disciplines. Since 2021, Brittany has overseen the Healthy Athletes operation at major events, including the 2022 USA Games 2022 Unified Cup and 2023 World Games Berlin.
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What is Inclusion?

What is Inclusion?
The 2019 Seargent Shriver Internation Global Messenger class gives their take on what inclusion means.

Special Olympics Iceland - Haukar Basketball Team

Special Olympics Iceland - Haukar Basketball Team
Since its foundation in 2018 the Haukar Basketball Club of Special Olympics Iceland made it its mission to welcome children with intellectual disabilities on the basketball courts of the country. The group worked so hard and improved so much that they are now eyeing the Special Olympics World Games!
Research and Evaluation

#4: Encouraging the Social Inclusion of Youth with Intellectual Disabilities through Sports

#4: Encouraging the Social Inclusion of Youth with Intellectual Disabilities through Sports
Lecturers: Mphil Melika Ahmetovic; André Gomes, PhD; Prof Dr Reinhard Markowetz Insitution: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
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#3: The legacies of hosting major sport events and social entrepreneurship

#3: The legacies of hosting major sport events and social entrepreneurship
Lecturers: Prof David Legg, PhD; Team ELDA; Dr. Daniela Schwarz; M.Sc. Elke Langbein Institution: Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, Germany
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