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Athletes

Always Time For Training - And Gold - in Vesna Mišić’s Multi-Sport Universe

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The Bosnia and Herzegovina athlete is a Special Olympics World Games champion in futsal and a regional champion in basketball. And that is only the beginning.
In the News

Special Olympics Continues to get Active in Winter Sports

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The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) shared the following excerpt about Special Olympics’ involvement in World Snow Day and the Special Olympics Great Britain Winter Games in Italy.
Community Impact

Special Olympics – Five Days in Folgaria

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A new sports documentary following the athletes, coaches and volunteers of Special Olympics Great Britain has been released globally by BBC Sport.
Planned Giving

Getting Started: Planning for Your Loved One with Special Needs: Gathering the Necessary Documents, People, and Other Resources

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Everyone needs to create their own estate plan. However, planning for individuals with special needs can be more complex and nuanced. This article does not offer legal or financial advice. It is essential to seek the guidance of an experienced attorney and financial advisor, especially those who specialize in working with families with special needs members. They can provide valuable counsel tailored to your specific situation.
Community Impact

SOEA Special Education Coach Shares their experience as a coach with Special Olympics / 特奥东亚区特殊教育学校的教练分享特奥教练经验

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Special Olympics Asia Pacific coach, Peng Shaojian, details his experience of being a coach at a special education school in China, sharing how by becoming a better coach himself, he can be better equipped to help the athletes and students he coaches.
Athletes

From Spins To Dribbles, Gorjan Stojkovski Never Stops Learning New Basketball Tricks

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The North Macedonian player was the life and soul of his team at the 2023 Regional West Balkans Basketball 3x3 Tournament in Tirana, Albania - and he still has energy for much more.
In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Forces with The Scort Foundation To Boost Disability Inclusion Through Sport

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Educational opportunities through football development to be provided to people with intellectual disabilities across the region
In the News

Perth Amboy High School Honored for Special Olympics Participation

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Perth Amboy High School in Middlesex County, New Jersey is being honored for their work with Special Olympics as a 2024 Special Olympics Unified Champion School.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio Explores Capitol Hill Day and Speaks with Members of Congress

Graphic includes Inclusion Revolution Radio logo and a photo of participants of Capitol Hill Day, Haley Waggoner, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick with text that reads “Season #6 Episode 2 Cong. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) Cong. Nikki Budzinski (D) Haley Waggoner Specialist, Government Relations Special Olympics International”
Josh Basile, from accessiBe, had the pleasure of hosting a podcast episode centered around this year’s Capitol Hill Day event in Washington, D.C.
Community Impact

SOEA Coaches Continue Important Work Around their Region to Build Inclusion

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Coach Jiang Jianqiang talks about his journey to grow physical education and sport at the special education school he works at in Guangdong Province, China.
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