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In the News

Special Olympics Athlete from India Shares Leadership Journey in The Playfield Magazine

Shrey Kadian stands next to with Dr. Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Board Chair and is taking a selfie.
Shrey Kadian, Special Olympics India, recounts how sports helped him become a leader in The Playfield article.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Employed by Special Olympics Programs Strive for Inclusion in the Workforce

By RJ Nealon, October 01, 2021
Employment stories come in all categories, with each story reflecting a unique perspective and journey to getting that job. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is not always an easy journey to employment.
In the News

Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council

Two men wearing face masks standing on the opposite sides of the Kazan mascot, Zylant the dragon.
Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
In the News

USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Eunice Kennedy Shriver meets Special Olympics World Games supporters while in Shanghai, in 2007.
USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Blog

Athlete Leadership Prepares for Unified Employment

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , October 28, 2021
Daniel with his arm around a young woman (Hanna Joy Atkinson).
In over a decade of participation in Special Olympics, I’ve learned many athlete leadership skills that have helped me, and any athlete, move into an inclusive workplace. In today’s blog piece I will share with you five Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills that have prepared me for my current employment at United Airlines, which includes: public speaking and interviews, getting outside of myself, having a global perspective, taking initiative, and valuing all members of a team.
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Hanna Atkinson - My Workplace Journey

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, November 01, 2021
Hanna riding a bike in the street.
I dedicate my time to develop as an athlete leader. I show up to my commitments and sport practices. Some days I don’t feel like putting in the effort, but I do it anyway because it helps me develop into a stronger athlete and a stronger leader. I am willing to put in the hard work! True leaders dedicate their energy to what they love to do.
Community Impact

Two Members of National Work Team Share Bond Forged Through Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, January 10, 2022
Four people appear on a Zoom screen.
Special Olympics brings people together, even when they least expect it. For Mercy Ogutu and Britney Bautista, who live across the country from each other, Special Olympics is exactly how their connection began .
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Lessons From 2021 Move Us Closer to An Inclusive 2022

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , January 12, 2022
Two Special Olympics athletes pose for a picture.
Some people may be glad that 2021 is in the past and happily threw the December 2021 calendar page into the recycling bin. It was a year of extra challenges for everybody and divisiveness about how to meet these challenges. But all was not lost when it comes to the Inclusion Revolution movement.
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Karen Milligan Inspires and Supports Me

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , March 19, 2022
A group of people pose for a photo. They are smiling at the camera and holding certificates.
I first met Karen Milligan about fifteen years ago at beginner Special Olympics Athlete Leadership training. Even though Karen is smaller in stature than a lot of us attending, I noticed right away that she had a big personality. She was warm and friendly. It was clear that she really loved Special Olympics. For years now, I’ve had many experiences alongside Karen. Her personality and her actions make me feel a part of a larger family, the Special Olympics family.
Athletes

Athlete Kelly Campbell Makes History as First Special Olympics Washington Athlete to be Named Board Chair

By RJ Nealon, February 02, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete smiles at the camera. Next to her photo is the Special Olympics Washington logo.
Having been involved with the organization for over three decades in a variety of areas, Campbell is set to become the first athlete to be named board chair for the Program.
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