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Community Impact

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Has a Message for Special Olympics Athletes

Kansas City Chiefs' head coach speaking at a press conference.
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach, Andy Reid shared a message for all of the Special Olympics athletes ahead of the “Big Game.”
Community Impact

Really Listening to Our Athletes

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Often, people with intellectual disabilities may not be able to express their symptoms or health problems as well as those without ID. This can lead to missed medical diagnoses, with potentially serious consequences.
Athletes

Actress Lily D Moore and Actor Cole Sibus

Actress Lily D Moore and Actor Cole Sibus
One of Special Olympics’ newest Champion Ambassadors is also one of the youngest. In many ways, Lily D Moore is a typical teen who enjoys cooking, cheerleading and experimenting with make-up and hairstyles. But as an actress with Down syndrome, she is breaking stereotypes playing Rebecca on the Netflix series Never Have I Ever.
Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio: Law Enforcement Torch Run

Michael Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden
On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Michael Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden about the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and how it has helped intertwine law enforcement with the Special Olympics.
Videos

Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (French)

Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (French)
The second webinar of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, was about Coaching Youth Athletes. This focused on coaching athletes from their first experience of sport, to when they leave school/college.
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Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Italian)

Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Italian)
The second webinar of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, was about Coaching Youth Athletes. This focused on coaching athletes from their first experience of sport, to when they leave school/college.
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Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Portuguese)

Coaching Youth Athletes – Coach Webinar Series 2023 (Portuguese)
The second webinar of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, was about Coaching Youth Athletes. This focused on coaching athletes from their first experience of sport, to when they leave school/college.
Videos

Know the common symptoms of flu

Know the common symptoms of flu
Influenza (also known as flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who are sick with flu often feel some or all of these symptoms; fever* or feeling feverish/chills (though, it's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, and fatigue (or tiredness).
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Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Media Coverage Far and Wide

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International share stories of athletic excellence, Unified competition and inclusion on and off the pitch during Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022.
In the News

Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Seeks Inclusion in New Documentary.

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Now available to stream on YouTube is the new Dutch documentary Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating) following Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne.
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