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How to Color Pictures with Adobe Illustrator

Robert Jones sitting at his desk giving a presentation.
Looking for a way to bring your black and white illustrations to life? In this video, Bobby Jones, Special Olympics Virginia, demonstrates how to color in pictures using Adobe Illustrator.
In the News

Special Olympics Looks to Build on Gallagher Deal in Changed Landscape

Athlete kicking a ball. Text reads: The confidence to dream big
Special Olympics, the international sports body that represents athletes with intellectual disabilities, claims that its new partnership with Gallagher, the US insurance company, will go beyond the 100,000 events it runs each year, and is hopeful of attracting new sponsors even in the current uncertain global climate.
In the News

Turn Your Web Searches into Donations

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An easy way to give back without giving money.
In the News

Class is Now in Session

Becky Lynch and Dylan Landon in the ring standing next to a chalk board that reads: School of Strength.
The mere mention of the word “bootcamp” can strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet for others, it conjures up the idea of strength, which is exactly what inclusive bootcamp instructor Beth Donahue builds with her class and her community.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Missouri Athlete to Announce Chiefs NFL Draft Pick

Special Olympics Missouri athlete Arthur Murphy poses with Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid.
On Saturday, April 25, Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) athlete and SOMO Hall of Famer, Arthur Murphy, of Independence, will be “announcing a pick” during the 2020 NFL Draft.
Athletes

Leading with Empathy in an Uncertain World

By Benjamin "Ben" Haack, April 28, 2020
Benjamin Haack standing outside wearing a shirt that reads, "Youth for Inclusion 2019"
This world right now is going through a once in a lifetime event, that has put us on the brink. Yet through that, a unique organisation has some very powerful yet simple messages coming from an even more unique group of people who have never been on the global radar.
Athletes

How to Prepare Podcast Interviews

Looking to recording an interesting podcast that keeps people’s attention? Award-winning and veteran podcaster, Dan Smrokowski (Special Olympics Illinois) offers these tips on how to create compelling content for audio and video podcasts.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete and ESPN Anchor Reflect on Long-Time Friendship as Source of Strength

Kenny Mayne reporting for ESPN in 1998
Alison Smith, Special Olympics Connecticut athlete, recently interviewed her long-time friend Kenny Mayne, Anchor on ESPN’s SportsCenter.” They discussed keeping positive while staying home due to the spread of COVID-19/coronavirus.
Athletes

Special Olympics “Staying Fit at Home” BINGO Board Encourages Fun Fitness

Image in blue and purple that reads: Staying fit at home BINGO | Special Olympics Health - Made possible by Golisano Foundation & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Staying Fit at Home can be FUN with BINGO! The board is filled with links to workouts and other exciting activities. Each week, we challenge you to fill out the ENTIRE board and have fun while doing it.
Press Releases

BOKS and Special Olympics Announce Partnership to Enhance Physical Activity for Children of All Abilities

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BOKS deepens its commitment to inclusive movement for children and communities across the globe by enriching its curriculum with help from Special Olympics
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