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Globe “Lit Up” to Celebrate Inclusion Revolution

Australian Landmarks Light Up Red for the Special Olympics 50th Anniversary
Iconic landmarks around the world turned red in a global display of unity on July 20
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Speakers Bureau

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Thank you for your interest in requesting a speaker from Special Olympics. Special Olympics is a global movement creating a world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of their level of ability.
History

1968 Games

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Fifty years ago, the world began to change for the better, for millions of people with intellectual disabilities—and for all those who love them. And it started in Chicago, Illinois.
Research and Evaluation

The Positive Contributions of Special Olympics to the Family

This research was designed to explore how family members of Special Olympics athletes are involved in and benefit from the movement.
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Translating the Global Special Olympics Movement Into Local Community Change

The study looks at four developing counties in four different continents.
Research and Evaluation

Promoting Health for Persons with Mental Retardation*—A Critical Journey Barely Begun

This report suggest approaches that could be implemented to improve both the length and quality of their lives over the coming decade.
Research and Evaluation

Closing the Gap: A National Blueprint to Improve the Health of Persons with Mental Retardation*

Especially as adolescents and adults, people with MR and their families face evergrowing challenges in finding and financing primary and specialty health care.
Research and Evaluation

National Snapshot of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in the Labor Force

A new survey shows that unemployment among people with intellectual disabilities is more than twice as high as for the general population.
Community Impact

Disciplinary Officials Join in 2018 Hong Kong Law Enforcement Torch Run

By Special Olympics East Asia Staff, July 30, 2018
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Over 3,700 participants ran for athletes with intellectual disabilities and raised over HK$2.2 million.
Community Impact

Golf Star Leads Clinic for Special Olympics Great Britain Athletes

By Aoife O'Grady, July 17, 2018
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Padraig Harrington led an exciting golf clinic for six Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) athletes on Wednesday 11 July.
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