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Athletes

Delaware Unified Partner Wins Nike's 'I Am Sport' Award

By Jon Buzby, July 20, 2017
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Keegan Cahill has had a busy year. Learn how what he did on and off the field earned him accolades.
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European Fair Play Movement cooperation signed in Slovakia

By Special Olympics Slovakia, April 16, 2018
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On 13 April 2018, leaders from the European Fair Play Movement (EFPM) joined Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia (SOEE) Leadership Council and Sports Committee at the official Slovak Olympic Team Training Center x-bionic in Samorin, Slovakia to sign an Memorandum of Understanding that helps to promote the strengthening of fair play, tolerance, peace and inclusion through and within sport.
Athletes

Athletes Engage at Europe Eurasia Athlete Input Council

By Aoife O'Grady, April 18, 2018
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The group allows athletes to raise their voices, and provide guidance on the development of Special Olympics as a movement.
Athletes

How Basketball Changed Marcello Lorandi’s Life

By Ecem Acar, December 20, 2017
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The Italian Special Olympics athlete’s life didn’t start out easy. Learn how basketball helped him overcome some challenges.
Athletes

Expanding Early Childhood Development for Kenyans With Intellectual Disabilities

By Susan Masila, December 01, 2017
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Community activities can encourage acceptance when stigma is broken down by positive parenting education and family support networks.
Athletes

Leadership Shines in Kenya’s Microsoft Mission 3000 Athlete

By Susan Masila, March 06, 2017
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Find out how John Makau has overcome an intellectual disability to lead his family, and many others too.
Athletes

United Arab Emirates Athletes Star in the Snow

By Nance Larsen, March 23, 2017
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You might not consider a snow sport story for a team from United Arab Emirates, but four awesome athletes proved that theory wrong.
Intellectual Disabilities

What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.
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European Union

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European Union – A Committed Supporter of Special Olympics
Inclusion

Ponaganset Students Create “The Inclusion Pledge”

Ponaganset Lead
Improving school culture with the power of inclusion.
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