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Inclusive Health

Speak Up Africa (Dakar, Senegal)

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Focused on public health and sustainable development, leading West African advocacy organization, Speak Up Africa partnered with Special Olympics Senegal to ensure that individuals with intellectual disabilities are included in all public health initiatives and campaigns to prevent malaria, promote vaccination, prevent COVID-19 and improve menstrual hygiene. They used their extensive network of sports stars and celebrities to amplify the message of health inclusion.
Inclusive Health

School of Odontology of the Universidad de Valparaiso (Valparaiso, Chile)

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For years, the dental faculty at the Universidad de Valparaiso has been training students on conducting dental evaluations and oral health education for people with intellectual disabilities. They conduct community outreach clinics for people with intellectual disabilities and address urgent referrals at the university clinic, or by their mobile unit. Over the past 2 years, more than 150 athletes with intellectual disabilities have been screened and treated for caries, root canals and the installation of implants and dental prostheses.
Inclusive Health

Sands China Ltd. (Macau)

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Nearly a decade ago, resort developer and operator, Sands China Ltd. launched a fund to support individuals with intellectual disabilities in accessing private medical care. To date, 325 individuals with intellectual disabilities have received treatment in dental, physical therapy, podiatry, audiology, Chinese traditional medicine and acupuncture from 50 practitioners across five designated medical clinics. In addition, hundreds of Sands China employees regularly engage with Special Olympics athletes in health and fitness activities, including those to improve mental health, during and post-pandemic.
Inclusive Health

General Incorporated Association of Japan Lions (Tokyo, Japan)

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Lions Clubs of Japan have demonstrated the true value of service by committing to sustain inclusive health initiatives in Japan. They have engaged in vision screenings, provision of prescriptive eyewear, referral to care that addresses unmet health needs and preventive care including health education to families of people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusive Health

Dr. Adib Jaber (Beirut, Lebanon)

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Dr. Jaber, an ophthalmologist and volunteer, has led the recruitment and training of local medical professionals that now provide free treatment, including surgery, for individuals with intellectual disabilities across Lebanon and the Middle East/North Africa, increasing the capacity of health systems across the Region.
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LETR Council Members Join Inclusion Revolution Radio to Speak on the Torch Run's Continued Success

Michael Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden
LETR council members Mick Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden join Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about their roles on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Council.
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2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference

By Shawn Byrne, November 17, 2022
Law Enforcement Torch Runners running with the flame of hope.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run stars were big and bright deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country for the 2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Conference.
In the News

Happy German Language Day

Happy German Language Day
Happy #GermanLanguageDay, or “Alles Gute zum Tag der Deutschen Sprache"! With just 280 days to go until our #SpecialOlympicsWorldGames in Berlin, we figured it's time we all started practicing our German skills @sowg_berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether
Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Nigel Barker

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Nigel Barker
Inclusion Revolution Radio is back, and with none other than our Champion Ambassador Nigel Barker! Hear more about his varied career as a fashion photographer, reality TV show personality, author and filmmaker, and discover what drove Nigel to become a prominent voice for the #InclusionRevolution and key player in our recent #BEBRAVE campaign.
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Middle East/North Africa

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Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa (SO MENA) resources can be found below. More content is coming soon! For specific queries, please reach the team here.
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