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Community Impact

iCoachKids 4th Annual International Conference

A football team huddled on the field together as a team.
Today’s children will be tomorrow’s leaders, teachers, coaches and parents. In recent years, particularly in the sports world, we have become increasingly aware of the responsibility we have to our children to provide them with a solid foundation for a healthy life.
Athletes

Young Athletes in Turkey Stay Active in Lockdown!

Young athlete sitting in a living room after unpacking a young athletes backpack.
It has been a year of profound challenges driven by restrictions, loss and uncertainty. The athletes of Special Olympics—many of whom were already severely marginalised by society—saw their daily lives made even more difficult with drastically reduced access to activities and education due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Programs Around North America Recognize Outstanding Coaches

By RJ Nealon, December 20, 2020
Jo-Ann Paxman standing in front of a wall.
Throughout the Special Olympics community, 2020 has been a year full of unprecedented events and obstacles, many of which have never been encountered. As many things have changed, one thing has stayed consistent: the number of outstanding coaches still substantially impacting their communities.
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One Good Thing: Tank Schottle

SO Texas athlete Tank Schottle was featured in the AP’s One Good Thing series on December 31, 2020.
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Let the Countdown Begin! One Year Until Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022

Female skier on the slopes.
Washington, DC, January 22, 2021: One year from today, Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 will kick off in Kazan, Russia. More than 2,000 Special Olympics athletes from over 100 countries will compete in seven sports, and will be supported by 3,000 volunteers.
Athletes

The Continued Push for Inclusion: Black History Month 2021

Krystal Johnson holds a racket in one hand and a ball in the other on a tennis court.
Black History Month, started by historian Carter G. Woodson, has been celebrated in the United States in February since 1976 as a way to honor the long ignored achievements and contributions made by African Americans.
Athletes

Caley Versfelt Breaks Barriers in Hollywood

By RJ Nealon, February 22, 2021
Caley Versfelt sits a director’s style chair with her name on it of The Good Doctor with a smile on her face.
Caley Versfelt guest stars in an episode of ABC's The Good Doctor. As a person with an intellectual disability, she represents just 3% that is employed in the entertainment industry.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete Finds Motivation in Virtual Events

By RJ Nealon, March 01, 2021
Amber is standing showing off all of her medals she has earned from the virtual events.
Amber Gertsch is a very active athlete from Special Olympics Utah. She continues to compete in virtual walking events.
Community Impact

FIS and Special Olympics Expand Partnership

Special Olympics athlete wearing blue ski gear skis down a hill during an alpine skiing competition.
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Special Olympics (SOI) are joining forces to engage athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.
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