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Sydney Meininger

Hi, I’m Sydney! I am in the transitions program at Nashoba Regional High where I go to different job sites in my community. I have an intellectual disability called Cat Eye Syndrome. I have been involved in Special Olympics for seven years now. I play soccer, basketball and at school for Unified. I also do basketball, track, and bowling. I am also a part of the Massachusetts state YAC. At my school I am involved in the Best Buddies chapter where I am a communication officer. Inclusion is so important to me because I have been able to make a lot of long-lasting friendships with people in different states. Inclusion is also important to me because everyone is included no matter the disability or not.

Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.

Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette Helps Motivate Friend Gary Woodland to U.S. Open Championship Win

A few months ago, Special Olympics Arizona golfer Amy Bockerstette became the sweetheart of the PGA tour when she made par with PGA champs Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar on the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Kiera Byland BEM: My Year of Advocacy and Inclusion

By Kiera Byland , July 18, 2024
Kiera Byland BEM shares her journey since being elected as Global Athlete Congress Chair during the World Games in Berlin

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Unified Sports: Syd and Cate

Best friends since first grade, Syd and Cate are high school athletes who embody the power of Unified Sports.

Healthy Athletes: Training for Games, Training for Life

The Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program empowers athletes to play well and live healthy lives.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Receives Arthur Ashe Award For Courage at The 2017 ESPYS

Watch Tim Shriver accept the award on his mother's behalf and call out the work that still needs to be done.

First Lady of Zambia Becomes 50th Anniversary Champion for Africa!

We’re proud to announce that Her Excellency Esther Lungu, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, has accepted the role of 50th Anniversary Ambassador for the Africa Region.