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Community Impact

Coach’s Three-Decade-Long Involvement with Special Olympics Leads to Outstanding Coach Nomination

By RJ Nealon, December 20, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands next to her coach for a photo.
Getting started with the movement 30 years ago after fostering a young man with intellectual disabilities, she has been a certified coach since 2006, with swimming being her favorite sport.
In the News

Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Talks Inclusion with Authority Magazine

Two young women in pink shirts on either side of another woman with their arms around one another.
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Jacqueline Jodl Of Special Olympics Is Helping To Change Our World published by Authority.
In the News

Timothy Shriver Discusses Inclusion Before, During and After Quarantine in Leaders Online

Purpose magazine's Tim Shirver's article.
Read an excerpt of the Leaders interview with Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver.
Ways to Give

A Gift in Your Will or Living Trust

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You can help usher in a new world of unity, tolerance, and respect by including a gift to Special Olympics in your will or living trust. Help end of the inactivity, stigma, isolation, and injustice that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face and contribute to a future full of community, opportunity, joy, and connection.
Planned Giving

When Someone You Love Has Special Needs

Special Olympics Australia athlete, Tim Gould, jumping with racket in hand to reach the tennis ball.
When you have a loved one with special needs, planning for the future is even more important, but can be more complicated. In addition to creating the necessary lifetime plans for yourself and your family, you may be concerned about how to manage care for your loved one and your assets when you are gone.
Planned Giving

Information for Advisors, Attorneys, and Executors

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As you consider your clients’ plans, we encourage you to be in touch. We would be happy to help you explore ways to make a big impact and to discuss various giving options while sharing more about our mission and impact over time.
Ways to Give

Sample Gift Language

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If you wish to include Special Olympics Inc. (worldwide headquarters) or your local Special Olympics chapter affiliate, or both to receive a gift in your will or other estate plan, it’s important to use the correct legal designation and Tax ID Number (EIN). This information is tailored for U.S. audiences.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality
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Navigating Your Child’s Intellectual Disability Diagnosis

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“It’s important to recognize that they may not accomplish growth or success in the same manner as many do, but our differently abled children will still accomplish remarkable milestones and pursue life goals!”
Athletes

Creating My Vision for 2023

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, January 28, 2023
Hanna Joy Atkinson standing in front of a evergreen tree smiling and has on a red Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger polo.
The position has shaped me into a spirited, thoughtful leader in the inclusion revolution, where I help define the mindset of what true inclusion looks like.
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