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Research and Evaluation

APHA Conference 2023

APHA 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo in Atlanta taking place November 12 – 15
Special Olympics Health Team travelled to the Atlanta for the 2023 Ameican Public Health Association Conference!
Videos

Jason Rogers honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award

Jason Rogers honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award
On Thursday, October 26th Jason Rogers was honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award. Jason is currently the Coordinator of Workplace Readiness and Inclusion on the Leadership & Organizational Development team at Special Olympics International (SOI).
Sport and Competition

World Winter Games Nagano Japan 2005

An athlete skier skiing down the hills.
Nagano, Japan • 26th Feb – 5th March 2005
In the News

Athlete Leader Kiera Byland Featured in Photo Spread in Rarity Life Magazine

A young man walking toward a young woman that is speaking on stage.
Rarity Life Magazine features athlete leader Kiera Byland in a photo spread and in depth article.

Zhou Guanyu

Zhou Guanyu, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and Formula 1 Driver (Alfa Romeo F1 Team)
Formula 1 Driver (Alfa Romeo F1 Team)
In the News

Special Olympics West Balkans Unified 3x3 Basketball Tournament Reaches Triumphant Finale on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

A team of 7 people wearing blue jerseys hugging and jumping
Athletes, Unified partners, coaches and families from four countries came together at the flagship regional tournament in Tirana, Albania to spread the message that “everybody is important.”
Videos

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.
Community Impact

Inclusion, Solidarity and Sport - New Model for a New Time

By David S. Evangelista, December 18, 2023
Special Olympics Bonaire female athlete smiles at the camera
Early November, on the island of Bonaire, a Local Organizing Committee, together with the national government of the Netherlands invested in a new, innovative, and transformative model of development through sport programming for youth with intellectual and development disabilities.
Videos

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.
Athletes

Gaming for Inclusion Covered by Microsoft Unlocked

Three people standing in front of the Microsoft building.
The Special Olympics and Microsoft join Gaming For Inclusion tournament was covered by Microsoft Unlocked in an article titled Casting Confidence.
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