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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Mary Hammerbacher Manne

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Mary Hammerbacher Manne
People often wonder about the origin of Special Olympics. In the early 1960s, Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded Camp Shriver, a revolutionary first step to one day becoming Special Olympics.On this week's episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to hear from Mary Hammerbacher Manner. Tune in to hear her experience as a counselor at Camp Shriver, her favorite moments with Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and what working as a camp counselor taught her about inclusion.
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 2 Recap

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Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
Youth and School

Special Olympics College Programming

Through inclusive opportunities, such as College Clubs and Unified Intramural Sports, young adults with and without intellectual disabilities build friendships and lead the social inclusion movement of Special Olympics on college campuses.
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North America

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Below you'll find resources for Special Olympics North America (SONA) Region and Programs.

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My Advice for Meaningful Employment

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, October 03, 2022
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Happy October and National Disability Employment Awareness Month! It’s the season of showcasing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Global Unified Schools

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Special Olympics Unified Schools is defined as a pre-school, primary school, secondary school, college or university offering Unified Sports opportunities to its students all across the globe.

Unified Schools programming is designed to facilitate Special Olympics Unified Sports, provide classroom and community experiences that reduce bullying and exclusion, promote healthy activities, combat stereotypes and negative attitudes, eliminate hurtful language in schools, and engage young people in activities that lead to improved behavior and school climate.
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Special Olympics Collaborates with the White House in a New Push to Cut Hunger and Improve Diets

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On September 28, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and released a National Strategy with actions the federal government will take to drive solutions to these challenges.
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After Unified Cup Success, Dominique DeHerrera Aims for Even Bigger Name

By RJ Nealon, September 30, 2022
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Dominique DeHerrera may be undersized, but her size doesn’t hold her back on the soccer pitch. Having played the sport since the age of four, the now 20-year-old DeHerrera gets to show her athletic ability and intense competitive spirit at the forward position. Her fierce and mighty style of play has created opportunities that only a select few get to experience.

Special Olympics prioritizes Health Care with Healthy Athletes

Special Olympics prioritizes Health Care with Healthy Athletes
In 1997, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® began offering free health screenings and education to Special Olympics athletes in a welcoming, fun environment. Since then, we have delivered over 2 million free health screenings and trained close to 300,000 health professionals and students to treat people with intellectual disabilities. Moreover, Special Olympics Programs have been able to expand their reach of Healthy Athletes, by offering 123,896 screenings since 2016 in new locations or in new disciplines. Dr. Alicia Bazzano is the Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics. Dr. Bazzano was generous with her time and gave FanSided a guided tour through the health screening that each athlete is afforded. The program has been in place for over 20 years and continues to expand in scope.
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