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Kester Edwards

Kester Edwards on the beach speaking in interview wearing a red Special Olympics t-shirt.
At the age of seven, Kester Edwards was run over by a bicycle that put him in a coma for weeks and changed his life forever. For years Kester was taunted and bullied for having an intellectual disability, but he found joy and purpose through sports with Special Olympics Trinidad and Tobago.

Spreading the Word Music Video

"The R-word, "retard," is slang for the term mental retardation. Mental retardation was what doctors, psychologists, and other professionals used to describe people with significant intellectual impairment. Today the r-word has become a common word used by society as an insult for someone or something stupid. For example, you might hear someone say, "That is so retarded" or "Don't be such a retard." When used in this way, the r-word can apply to anyone or anything, and is not specific to someone with a disability. But, even when the r-word is not said to harm someone with a disability, it is hurtful.The term "Intellectual Disability" is a legal replacement for the term "Mental Retardation" thanks to Rosa's Law signed October 5, 2010.
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For Those Without a Voice

For Those Without a Voice
People with disabilities are angels who already have their wings and let others on for the ride. So why use the R-word? The choice is yours now.
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Special Olympics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) partner to launch the Global Campaign for Inclusion.

Two athletes from Special Olympics Romania on the court with their arm around one another's shoulder.
18 November 2021—New York, New York: As part of a historic initiative to advance inclusive development worldwide for youth of all abilities, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has provided the Special Olympics movement with a new grant of $8,500,000 USD to launch a Global Campaign for Inclusion in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities. The support makes possible a partnership that will elevate awareness of the transformative power of Special Olympics inclusive programming around the world and empower youth to help drive a global policy effort to support inclusion in schools and communities.Read the full article.
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Special Olympics Athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie Set to Make History Covering the Super Bowl

Special Olympics Athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie Set to Make History Covering the Super Bowl
Former NFL player and Players Coalition Co-founder Anquan Boldin surprised Special Olympics Florida athlete and sports reporter Malcom Harris-Gowdie with some historical news.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Thirteen

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Adam Hays joins JR to discuss the "inclusion revolution" and share his story about being born with hydrocephalus and underwent more than 30 brain surgeries won two gold medals at the USA Games and was one of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Final Leg team members at the Special Olympic World Games in Athens, Greece.
Sport and Competition

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team
Hear from Special Olympics Unified Football coaches about their reasons for being involved in Special Olympics, what makes it so special, what they try to teach athletes and what the athletes teach them.
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IRR: Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones

IRR: Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones
In this episode, host Novie Craven welcomes Special Olympics Senior Manager of Communications and podcast producer Alex Padalino and Special Olympics Senior Director of Global Strategic Partnerships Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.
Community Impact

"I Never Saw the Things My Child Couldn't Do"

"I Never Saw the Things My Child Couldn't Do"
Watch this beautiful Procter and Gamble ad featuring Special Olympics Michigan athlete Molly Hincka (and her devoted mom, Kerry).
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Regan Hofley | accessiBe & Special Olympics

Regan Hofley | accessiBe & Special Olympics
In this episode, we spoke with Regan Holfley, a Special Olympic athlete who will be representing team Canada in this years Special Olympic World Games in Berlin. Regan has been an athlete for 15 years and won an impressive total of 75 medals.
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