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International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics Publish New Course on ITF Academy

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In an exciting first, Special Olympics has worked with our partner, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to create a free e-learning course called an "Introduction to Coaching Players with Intellectual Disabilities" for the ITF’s online learning platform the ITF Academy.
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Velocidad y Sonido

Female athlete on the track running. Another two female athletes are in the background along with spectators in the seats.
La atleta ecuatoriana Jacqueline Gilces protagonizó uno de los momentos más emotivos de Abu Dabi 2019. Llegó de tercer lugar en la carrera de 400 metros, con muchísimo esfuerzo, ya que sus rivales eran muy fuertes en esa disciplina.
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Sports Stipend of $11,000 each for 10 Special Olympics Serbia Athletes

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The sporting achievements of 10 Special Olympics Serbia athletes in 2019 have been recognised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports with 10 stipends totalling over $110,000.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Why Equal Access to Healthcare is Imperative

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In a Washington Post Op-Ed, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver addresses the gap in healthcare that has become even more apparent for people with intellectual disabilities during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How Will the CARES Act Impact Charitable Giving in 2020?

Athlete bending down to receive his gold medal while it's snowing .
On March 27, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This law provides unprecedented support for nonprofit organizations and is the largest stimulus package in U.S. history.
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Special Olympics Continues to Offer Online Health and Fitness Resources to Athletes and Their Loved Ones

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Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics, was recently a guest on Health Professional Radio where she discussed the resources available on the Special Olympics website to help athletes and caregivers manage the uncertain times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Down the Road. Aventura: Reality TV Adventure for Special Olympics Romania

By Roxana Ossian, May 21, 2020
Group photo of the, "Down the Road. Aventura" reality show.
Ahead of the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020, a few lucky athletes from Romania embarked on the journey of a lifetime. They became the stars of Down the Road. Aventura, an adventure reality TV programme hosted by well-known Romanian TV personality Mircea Radu.
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The Mission of Inclusion Includes Digital Accessibility for All

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day recognizes the need to make digital tools and information available to people of all abilities. Digital accessibility is more important than ever to keep people informed, connected and active during these uncertain times due to the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
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Announcing 2020 Special Olympics Xbox Virtual Gaming Event

On the left text that reads: Special Olympics | Microsoft: 2020 Special Olympics XBox Virtual Gaming Event. On the right an image of a Toyota race car.
Back in 2018, Xbox hosted the first video gaming tournament at Special Olympics USA Games that were held in Seattle, Washington. Special Olympics athletes from four states competed head-to-head at the University of Washington and showed us the passion that existed for such an event.
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer on the challenges coronavirus poses for people with disabilities

Over the years, Special Olympics has provided over 2 million free health screenings (in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, etc.) in over 135 countries and trained nearly 280,000 health care professionals on the topic of people with ID.
“At Special Olympics, when we can’t be in our competitions and our events, we still are everyday connecting with our athletes to make sure they aren’t socially isolated,” said Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports.
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