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2020 holiday e card

Young man in a Santa hat holding a sign that reads: New Year? Yes Please!
After a unique year, the Special Olympics family is wishing you and yours a very happy and fully inclusive holiday season! Let's get this holiday season started!Debbie Gibson's “Sleigh Ride" was performed and recorded for the album "A Very Special Christmas 2."You can also upload the Special Olympics Holiday Card 2020, created by Robert Jones, to your email. It's easy to do, just follow these instructions.
Community Impact

Fit-5 Cards Promote Health for Athletes with Limited Access to Online Connectivity in the Africa Region

Six images of young adults wearing masks and interacting with one another.
During a time social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Olympics has made a variety of online resources, such as virtual games, workouts and leadership opportunities, available to keep athletes healthy and engaged until in-person activities resume.
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Triathlon

Triathlon Lead
Triathlon is a three-sport athletic competition involving swimming, cycling, and running. Triathlon is an endurance sport and athletes train in all three disciplines developing increased physical fitness and cardiovascular benefits. The sport of triathlon encourages athletes of all abilities and ages to compete at their optimum level.
What We Do

Partnerships are Key to Accelerating Access to Health Care for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

By Charles Nyambe, Regional President, Special Olympics Africa , May 22, 2019
Woman reading an instrument, a young girl is sitting down looking at her and a woman is standing behind her holding her.
In Senegal, the General Directorate of Social Action (Direction Générale de l’Action Sociale – DGAS) issues Equal Opportunity Cards to families in need of financial assistance. Among other benefits, card recipients will soon have access to free health care in public hospitals and health centers.

Tamary Mujaranji

Tamary Mujaranji - SO Zimbabwe, Health Messenger
Special Olympics Zimbabwe
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Special Olympics Mourns the Loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver

She has been a leader in the worldwide movement to improve and to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than six decades.
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2023 Special Olympics Holiday Card

2023 Special Olympics Holiday Card
As the holiday season approaches, Special Olympics sends our warmest wishes to all our incredible athletes and supporters around the world. May this time bring you peace, joy, unity, and inclusion. Let's spread love and kindness together. Happy holidays! ❤️ #ChooseToInclude
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How to Prepare for Your Visit to the Dentist

How to Prepare for Your Visit to the Dentist
Preparing for the dentist can be overwhelming. Learn more about the necessary paperwork, medical forms, etc. that you can bring to be prepared for your visit.

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IRR: Inclusion at Work

IRR: Inclusion at Work
Download the TranscriptIn recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven traveled to The Coca-Cola Company’s Atlanta Office Complex in October 2025 to learn more about their commitment to inclusion in the workforce. Hosted by This-Ability Inclusion Network, a thought leader and advocacy group within Coca-Cola, Novie led the conversation around support of employees with disabilities, employees who are caregivers for loved ones with disabilities and consumers of all abilities.Read the Article
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