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Jennifer Aniston uses the R-word

Jennifer Aniston uses the R-word
On the Aug. 19, 2010, episode of "Live with Regis and Kelly" actress Jennifer Aniston uses the word 'retard' in an off the cuff self-deprecating remark. Unfortunately this pervasive use of the R-word is too common in our society today, and this is just another illustration of its vast pervasiveness. Whether intentional or not, the R-word hurts people with intellectual disabilities and those that love them by equating their humanity to images of haplessness, incompetence or buffoonery. Footage from "Live with Regis and Kelly" is used only for educational and awareness purposes.
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World Youth Skills Day

World Youth Skills Day
On World Youth Skills Day, Special Olympics is helping to lead the efforts in encouraging youth’s potential through skilled abilities that can lead to a more inclusive world. Over 155 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the recipients of the next round of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants, resulting in 85 Youth Innovation Projects. This diverse cohort of youth leaders represent 52 countries and span all seven Regions of the global Special Olympics movement (Africa, Asia Pacific, East Asia, Europe Eurasia, Latin America, Middle East North Africa, North America). To learn about these inspiring projects being led around the world click here.
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Virada de jogo: Porto Rico

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Em tempos de tragédia, os programas das Olimpíadas Especiais perseveram e prestam apoio a pessoas com e sem deficiência intelectual, unificando a Comunidade através do poder do esporte. Em setembro 2017, o furacão Maria devastou Porto Rico e deixou muitos sem casa, eletricidade e condições básicas para a sobrevivência.

VIDEO 1: BIENVENIDA Y CALENTAMIENTO

Esta es tu introducción a la Escuela de Fuerza. Pon en práctica los calentamientos que te presentamos en este video antes de tu rutina de ejercicios. El calentamiento prepara tus músculos para el ejercicio. Eso te ayuda a tener un mejor rendimiento y evita que te sientas adolorido al finalizar la rutina. Aumentarás tu flexibilidad y evitarás futuras lesiones.
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COVID-19 & IDD Presentation

COVID-19 & IDD Presentation
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) recently invited Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, to keynote a webinar titled COVID-19 and People with ID: Special Olympics Responds.Dr. Bazzano was introduced by Dustin Plunkett, an athlete leader who was referred at a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes screening to a local dentist, who identified him as having treatable gum cancer.Dr. Bazzano went on to discuss the health disparities that are hitting people with intellectual disabilities particularly hard during the COVID-19 global outbreak. She outlined ways in which Special Olympics is filling those gaps and shared steps that health professionals can take right away to help deliver inclusive health services.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Twelve

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Ahead of this weekend's Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, avid runner Bobby Fredericks explains to JR why this road race is unlike any other in the country. Then Bobby discusses how he got his start in running and in Special Olympics at the age of five.
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Michael Phelps Foundation and Special Olympics: Mental Health, Family, and Inclusion

Michael Phelps Foundation and Special Olympics: Mental Health, Family, and Inclusion
Special Olympics isn't just about winning medals; it's about growing together as a community.
Athletes

Unified Soccer: The Experience of a Lifetime

Unified Soccer: The Experience of a Lifetime
We went behind-the-scenes with a high school Unified soccer team as they trained for their biggest competition ever.
Athletes

See the Athlete First

See the Athlete First
Watch this impressive spot called "Skeleton", starring Mario Ogunbowale, a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete.
Athletes

Gymnastics Chose Me

Gymnastics Chose Me
Alyssa Sims says Special Olympics helped her learn to, "not think of myself as having a disability." Hear her triumphant story.
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