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Special Olympics East Asia – Sou Sing Ieng (SO Macau) & Genmao Gao (SO China)

Special Olympics East Asia – Sou Sing Ieng (SO Macau) & Genmao Gao (SO China)
This upcoming week, as part of the UN’s observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are going to hear from Youth Leaders in six of our Regions who represent a new wave of creativity, and who are helping to reinforce the need for inclusion during this time.

Voices of OVEP (Dakar) - Awa Ndao (Eng)

Voices of OVEP (Dakar) - Awa Ndao (Eng)
Discover "Voices of OVEP", new storytelling video series that introduces viewers to the inspiring implementers of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP). Through a series of captivating episodes, "Voices of OVEP" highlights the journeys of implementers who dedicate themselves to promoting the Olympic values of respect, excellence, and friendship. Each episode explores their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they work tirelessly to promote these values by working with young people in their communities. From cityscapes to remote villages, the series immerses viewers in the rich tapestry of global cultures. Through the eyes and voices of OVEP implementers, audiences gain valuable insights into the transformative power of Olympic values, witnessing firsthand how they shape lives and foster understanding across cultural divides.
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Bullying Prevention: How do you stand up for those you care about? Part2

Bullying Prevention: How do you stand up for those you care about? Part2
Johnanthony Fajardo, SO North Carolina; Maya Kates, SO New Jersey; Rylynn Zannon, SO Pennsylvania; JD Duran, SO North Carolina;
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Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
The Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 presented by Toyota, will take place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, bringing together athletes from all walks of life to compete in the world’s most popular sport, football (soccer), and to learn more about inclusion, competition, and how to unify the world through sport. Show less
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The Intersection Between Badminton & Autism

The Intersection Between Badminton & Autism
World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated around the world on 2 April and designated by the United Nations to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
50 Game Changers Portuguese

André Drummond

Andre Drummond on the court with two female players, he's handing a basketball to one of the players.
Antes de ser uma estrela de NBA no Detroit Pistons, Andre Drummond enfrentou bullying e rejeição quando criança.
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Dr. Serhiy Komisarenko (Vinnytsia, Ukraine)

Young boy with a hat on
Dr. Komisarenko saw a stark need for Ukrainian athletes with intellectual disabilities to receive free health screenings, which led him to launch Healthy Athletes screenings in Ukraine and advocate for access to quality follow-up care. He worked with the Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences to secure the country’s leading doctors and hospitals to provide ongoing screenings and follow-up care to individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
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DISABILITY | How You See Me

DISABILITY | How You See Me
"Society doesn't correlate disability with being attractive... but we CAN be stylish, gorgeous, stunning, and FABULOUS."
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Spread the Word to End the Word at Roosevelt University

Spread the Word to End the Word at Roosevelt University
This mini-documentary was produced for the fall 2010 Essential Multimedia Skills Course final project and also to help in raising awareness of the "r-word" issue that is spreading across the country and world. This video was filmed on location at Roosevelt University (RU) in Chicago, IL by Daniel Smrokowski.
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The Golisano Foundation Challenges Rochester to Spread the Word

The Golisano Foundation Challenges Rochester to Spread the Word
The Golisano Foundation is challenging the Rochester, NY community to Spread the Word to End the Word to show its love and create a more accepting world for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have unique gifts and talents to share with the world.
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