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Community Impact

Youth Leaders Raise Their Voices in Turkey

By Atıl Berk , March 07, 2018
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The Youth Leadership Program allows our athletes to speak for themselves and lead the inclusion movement in Turkey.
In the News

Special Olympics Croatia partners with Croatian Sports Journalists Association

By Aoife O'Grady, March 29, 2018
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Special Olympics Croatia is delighted to announce that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Croatian Sports Journalists Association.
In the News

Special Olympics Ireland Welcomes New Director of Sport

By Aoife O'Grady, March 21, 2018
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Special Olympics Ireland has welcomed a new Director of Sport to its family! Karen Coventry succeeds Frances Kavanagh who retired from the position recently after over 25 years of loyal service. Frances was one of the founding members of Special Olympics Ireland in 1978 and, rather fittingly, the baton was handed over from Frances to Karen on International Women's Day earlier this month!
In the News

On the Margins: Committing to Actions

By Ecem Acar, February 10, 2018
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When Eunice Kennedy Shriver hosted the first ever summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities in her backyard, it would have been hard to imagine that 50 years down the line, Special Olympics would be taking the lead to discuss an urgent issue in today’s society, the marginalisation of those already on the margins, namely, refugees with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Special Olympics Bahamas, Engaging The Youth

By Gilbert Williams, May 02, 2017
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On April 11, Special Olympics Bahamas held its annual local season ending soccer tournament, bu there was one important difference.
Intellectual Disabilities

Down Syndrome

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Down syndrome describes a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.
Intellectual Disabilities

Autism

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Autism is a complex neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person learns, communicates and interacts with others.
Partners of the Movement

Golisano Foundation

Ann Costello and Tom Golisano watch an athlete receive an eye exam.
In 2012, businessman and philanthropist, Tom Golisano committed $12 million over four years towards launching the Special Olympics Healthy Communities initiative. The goal was to create communities in eight countries and six U.S. States where Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities have the same access to health and wellness resources and services—and can attain the same level of good health—as all community members.
Intellectual Disabilities

Other Intellectual Disabilities

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There are many other types of intellectual disabilities—some have known causes, while others remain unknown.
Partners of the Movement

The Coca-Cola Company

Four people jumping in the water at the Polar Plunge. The Coca Cola booth is in the background.
For the past 48 years, the Coca-Cola Company has led a true commitment to showcasing the unlimited potential of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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