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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 10: Word Salad Part One

Novie Knows, Episode 10, Word Salad: Getting to know "Love on the Spectrum"
Finding love can feel like searching for a needle in an Earth-shaped haystack. For individuals with autism, that search can feel even more complicated. Director and Executive Producer Cian O’Clery created “Love on the Spectrum” to show just how diverse the experience of finding love can be for individuals with autism, including cast member Dani Bowman.
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Africa Leadership Academy 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia

By Special Olympics Africa Staff, September 25, 2017
Africa Leadership Academy 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia
The academy, with representatives from 20 African countries, took place September 2017 at the Olympic Youth Development Centre.
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Meet the Heroes: Aegir Ólafsson

Meet the Heroes: Aegir Ólafsson
Meet Aegir Ólafsson, a powerlifter from Special Olympics Iceland. Growing up in the countryside, he discovered powerlifting and turned it into a daily commitment, building purpose, confidence, and pride through training.
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Meet the Heroes Video Series: For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Told “No”

Young woman smiling outside in the snow. text reads: Madison: Alpine Skiing
Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in the attempt as they transcend obstacles in their way. To many, a hero is someone they know—someone who demonstrates, every day, what it takes to live in a way that transforms others. The Special Olympics Meet the Heroes video series features Special Olympics athletes who are exactly that: heroes within their sport and community, who have become heroes to the global inclusive movement.
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Karen Milligan Inspires and Supports Me

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , March 19, 2022
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I first met Karen Milligan about fifteen years ago at beginner Special Olympics Athlete Leadership training. Even though Karen is smaller in stature than a lot of us attending, I noticed right away that she had a big personality. She was warm and friendly. It was clear that she really loved Special Olympics. For years now, I’ve had many experiences alongside Karen. Her personality and her actions make me feel a part of a larger family, the Special Olympics family.

Special Olympics Program Emergency Relief Fund

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Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual disability globally. With inclusive sport, education, and health programming in over 200 countries, reaching over 3 million athletes with intellectual disability, our reach has drastically been affected by the devastation of COVID-19 worldwide. This Program Emergency Relief Fund will go directly to support country Programs globally as they rebuild for strength, scale, and inclusion.

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Alex Padalino

Alexandra Padalino
Podcast Producer and Special Olympics Communications Senior Manager

Madeline Safrit

Madeline Safrit, Special Olympics Internal Communications Manager
Podcast Editorial Manger and Special Olympics Internal Communications Manager
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