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IRR: Loretta Claiborne

Download the TranscriptShe’s competed in 30 marathons, placing in the top 100 of the Boston Marathon twice. She’s earned her black belt in karate and completed triathlons. She knows the power of commitment and what it takes to, literally, go the distance. Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.Read the Article

Spread The Word: Derogatory Language

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Soeren Palumbo, co-founder of Spread The Word, to talk about the Spread the Word Day of Activation this week on March 5th.

Spread The Word: Inclusive Action

On this rebroadcast episode of the Special Chronicles Podcast: Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Dr. Jackie Jodl, Chief Global Youth and Education Officer at Special Olympics. This Week, our focus of Spread The Word is on Inclusive Action. Join us for an education conversation about Inclusive Mindsets, Unified Champion Schools Create Universal Dignity and Empathy, Leaders of Courageous Action, and how Special Olympics programs are leading the way in inclusive education!

Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #1: From Partnership to Practice

As Special Olympics and the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) begin our inclusive research partnership, we welcome you to join our new webinar series! This series will spotlight local opportunities for research collaboration across different programmatic areas including sport, health and fitness, and schools! Each session will highlight recent collaborations and new opportunities for researchers and Special Olympics Programs to connect for meaningful, inclusive partnerships that drive quality programming. In this launch webinar, listen to voices from Special Olympics staff, IFAPA leadership, and Special Olympics Athlete Leader, Allen Tobin. Together, they will share powerful insights on collaborative approaches to building research partnerships that advance inclusion worldwide. This session will set the stage for the upcoming webinar series and introduce the Special Olympics and IFAPA collaborative efforts.

IRR: Kyle & Brent Pease

Download the TranscriptOn this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership, and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates, and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.Read the Full Article

Meet the Heroes: Aegir Ólafsson

Meet Aegir Ólafsson, a powerlifter from Special Olympics Iceland. Growing up in the countryside, he discovered powerlifting and turned it into a daily commitment, building purpose, confidence, and pride through training.

IRR: Kyle & Brent Pease

Download the TranscriptOn this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership, and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates, and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.Read the Full Article