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Celebrating Inclusive Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics

A large group of students sitting on bleachers.
Hasbro and Special Olympics Partner for Unified Schools Programming
Athletes

Physical Distancing But Not Social Distancing: A Special Olympics Athlete’s Perspective

By RJ Nealon, April 27, 2020
World Games 2019, Track and Field - young man celebrating.
It's the most exciting time of year for all who are involved. Each year at the beginning of June, hundreds of Special Olympics Maryland athletes gather at Towson University just outside Baltimore City, ahead of the annual Summer Games.
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Staying Active with Young Athletes at Home

Coach Greg from Special Olympics New Jersey staging in a living room wearing a yellow Special Olympics Young Athletes t-shirt.
Young Athletes provides children, ages 2 – 7, with fun and engaging activities to stay fit and healthy. This is especially important while spending so much time indoors due to the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic.
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Lots to Smile About

Before and after photo of Cindy B.'s teeth
Cindy has spent decades building skills and confidence, as well as being a role model to people with—and without—intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, she faced a common obstacle to confidence when serious dental issues led to her losing a tooth.
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Special Olympics Provides Dental Care for the Most Marginalized

Dental exam at Healthy Athletes screening during the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Attentive dental care is essential to an athlete’s overall health and well-being says Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, in a recent article she wrote for Dentistry Today. In it, she addressed how gaps in preventive care often lead to serious health issues for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Padraig Harrington on ‘Coaching the Coaches’ of Special Olympics

By Silvia Cassina , May 05, 2020
Four people standing out together holding a banner that reads: Special Olympics Great Britain.
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Padraig Harrington was recently interviewed by Alan Brazil and his colleagues at the Alan Brazil Breakfast Show on talkSPORT, the world’s biggest sports radio station.
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A Mother Reflects on Teamwork between Parents and Coaches

Ratna Mohd Zain, her daughter Nadhrah and Coach JC.
Ratna Mohd Zain’s daughter Nadhrah is a swimmer with Special Olympics Singapore. Ratna believes parents need to play their part to work in tandem with coaches to bring out the best in their children.
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Sports Stipend of $11,000 each for 10 Special Olympics Serbia Athletes

Athletes signing a document.
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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Facebook celebrates #Graduation2020 with the Unified Generation

Facebook & Instagram Graduation 2020
On May 15th, Facebook and Instagram streamed a 2-hour #Graduation2020 celebration that featured commencement addresses by names such as Oprah Winfrey, Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, Simone Biles, and more.
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Special Olympics Continues to Offer Online Health and Fitness Resources to Athletes and Their Loved Ones

Athletes performing squats in a gym setting.
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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