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Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Host, Novie Craven, Interviews The Chin Twins

Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Host, Novie Craven, Interviews The Chin Twins
Special Olympics DC athlete and Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Host Novie Craven recently caught up with Kimmy and Chrissy Chin—better known as The Chin Twins—for an exciting interview as they launch their self-titled show on The Design Network. Together, they discussed their favorite colors, yoga poses, and a few more fun things in between.Read the Full Article
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Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr

Spread The Word with Tim Shriver Jr
On this episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Spread The Word Co-Founder Tim Shriver Jr. sits down with Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Alum and Award-winning Podcast Host Daniel Smrokowski for a heartfelt conversation on the motivation for Spread The Word, sharing personal stories Never-Before-Heard-On-A-Podcast that will empower grassfoot leaders to refocus and take action for inclusion. Join us and make your #PledgeToInclude this week!Friend of the podcast and 2-Time Guest Tim Shriver Jr. joins us as we’re celebrating and reflecting on 15 Years of Spread The Word, a global campaign where we think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion. That’s Spread the Word.Learn more about Spread the WordPledge Now
Sports & Coaching

Snowboarding

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Participants in the 2022 World Winter Games will compete under the 2018 versions of the Sport-specific Rules.
Sports & Coaching

Competitive Cheer

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Coaching guide, rules and other materials for coaches.
In the News

The Sweden Invitational Games Have Begun!

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The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania
This year, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® programme was the recipient of an exceptionally generous gift from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
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Leadership Teams

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Special Olympics is led by a senior management team with broad corporate and nonprofit experience. Seven regional offices around the world are headed up by managing directors who support the ongoing growth and development of programs in their regions. In addition, Special Olympics has a Global Athlete Leadership Council which features an Athlete Leader from each of the seven regions and provides feedback, guidance, and ideas to the Special Olympics International Board of Directors and Leadership Team.

Sports

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Special Olympics offers 30-plus Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.

Sports

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Special Olympics offers 30-plus Olympic-style individual and team sports that provide meaningful training and competition opportunities for persons with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Advocating for Inclusion in Lebanon: Tali's Story

By Brendan Scully, June 01, 2022
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A youth leader in Lebanon shares how a lifelong involvement with Special Olympics shaped her life and why she wants youth of all abilities to participate in inclusive activities.
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