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π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Seven: Aim for Love Part One

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Seven: Aim for Love Part One
Reality TV star Taylor Krause from Netflix’s Love Is Blind teams up with Novie at Flight Club D.C. for a hands-on introduction to darts. Together, they explore why darts makes a great first date activity, learn the basics of the game and dive into some friendly competition.Download the Transcript
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π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Two: New Jersey Boardwalk

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Cabs are here! Novie is spending the day at the Jersey Shore! On this episode of Novie Knows, the original GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry) gets an upgrade: Games at the Silverball Retro Arcade, Tunes at The Stone Pony and Long Walks on the Beach. What’s better than a Saturday at the Shore? Let’s go!Download the Transcript
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π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Three: Yes, Chef!

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In this episode of Novie Knows, Novie heads to New Jersey for the ultimate foodie adventure. She steps into the kitchen at Uncle Louie’s Pizza to make her own pizza, learns the craft of fresh mozzarella at A & S Italian Market and caps the day with a classic meal at the iconic CHiT CHaT Diner in Hackensack. Grab a slice, settle in and enjoy!Download the Transcript
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π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Nine: Is Novie on the Nice List?

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Nine: Is Novie on the Nice List?
Over 2% of the world lives with some form of hearing loss. Imagine if every holiday tradition was designed to include them. As Deaf Santa Claus, Charles Graves laughs, signs, listens and understands in a way only someone who’s lived the Deaf experience can. For some children, he’s the first Santa they can truly communicate with. His presence reminds us that representation isn’t just powerful, it’s magical.Download Transcript
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IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe

IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe
On this episode, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship Kevin Martinez and Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor Gerald Mballe discuss ESPN’s global partnership with Special Olympics, its impact on athlete stories, inclusive sports programs for refugee youth and new initiatives like Take Back Sports to expand access to play.Download the TranscriptRead the Article
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IRR: Inclusion at Work

IRR: Inclusion at Work
Download the TranscriptIn recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven traveled to The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta Office Complex in October 2025 to learn more about their commitment to inclusion in the workforce. Hosted by This-Ability Inclusion Network, a thought leader and advocacy group within Coca-Cola, Novie led the conversation around support of employees with disabilities, employees who are caregivers for loved ones with disabilities and consumers of all abilities.Read the Article
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IRR: Loretta Claiborne

IRR: Loretta Claiborne
Download the TranscriptShe’s competed in 30 marathons, placing in the top 100 of the Boston Marathon twice. She’s earned her black belt in karate and completed triathlons. She knows the power of commitment and what it takes to, literally, go the distance. Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.Read the Article
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Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."

Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."
Pope Francis was a champion of Special Olympics and an advocate for the power of sport in promoting unity and inclusion. Our Chairman Timothy Shriver joined MSNBC's JosΓ© DΓ­az-Balart to share more on the Pope’s personal relationship with our athletes.

Virginia Wade

ByΒ Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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A longtime athlete who joined a ski team when she was 8, Virginia Wade skis every weekend in winter while also training in gymnastics six to 12 hours a week.
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International Olympic Committee

In a Protocol Agreement signed February 15,1988, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) as promoting sporting activities for individuals with an intellectual disability. SOI's recognition by the IOC carries with it the responsibility to conduct Special Olympics training and competitions in accordance with the highest ideals of the international Olympic movement, to protect the use of β€œSpecial Olympics” and β€˜Olympics” from exploitation and other abuses.
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