https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/irr-health-access 2026-07-20T08:51:07-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SbQh8NkR7Yk/hqdefault.jpg IRR: Health Access <a href="https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/podcast/Special-Olympics-Inclusion-Revolution-Podcast-S8-E2-transcript.docx" target="_blank" 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therapist <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine--williamson/" target="_blank" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1780054904762,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1780054904762,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"attributes":[],"url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine--williamson/","_id":"0000019e-738a-da24-adbe-7bba41b30000","_type":"ff658216-e70f-39d0-b660-bdfe57a5599a"},"linkText":"Katherine 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So I never, ever said it. At the time, I didn’t know why. I didn’t know what it meant when I first heard it. All I knew was it was a terrible word Used to put down others Because of something that wasn’t even true Just something that was misunderstood. As a college student I hear it from time to time Uttered or shouted Sometimes not out of hatred but sometimes it was. And when I hear someone defend themselves On why they should be able to say it On why as long as it's not directed at someone “actually retarded”, then it's okay. All I hear is them not trying to understand. To continue to fight for something they don’t understand. To continue to drive a wedge between themselves and what is right. I was taught to understand But only because I was willing to learn To see how words can hurt. Others are lucky That there aren’t words designed Designated Intentioned. To hurt them. And it’s not their fault. This word was created out of fear of the misunderstood. But now, we have the capability The capacity To understand. We just have to all take that step Together. Together, we are stronger. https://www.youtube.com/embed/rR9vuMMBqLg?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Youth Voices https://www.specialolympics.org/spread-the-word/youth-voices/lucia-talacikova-a-youth-leader 2026-06-26T10:27:18-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/3e/47/e9f1a0104d409ebf9017b2434647/soee.jpg Lucia Talacikova, a Youth Leader When I hear a bad word or someone uses bad words to hurt others it is painful and I feel bad. If someone bullies me, I feel sad, lonely, left out. But if we are kind to each other and treat everyone as part of the team, for example: we have lunch together, play games, and support each other, I feel accepted, important, and happy. We spread kind words to help build a better world. Where there is space for everyone ❤️ --- The Special Olympics Spread the Word campaign reminds us that our actions are just as important as our words. By encouragement and kindness, we create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and included. Through experiences such as InnoFight trainings, we see how collaboration and shared effort strengthens us as one team. We can make a lasting impact, Spread the Word. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qqey7ZLs37w?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Youth Voices https://www.specialolympics.org/spread-the-word/youth-voices/rylynn-global-youth-leadership-council-member-athlete-and-youth-leader-for-special-olympics 2026-06-26T10:27:55-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/87/31/59fd5f2b4f468a0ce5f1e0d823a5/rylynn.JPG Rylynn, Global Youth Leadership Council Member, Athlete, and Youth Leader for Special Olympics Rylynn from the United States is 20 years old and began her Special Olympics journey in 2016 after a doctor recommended it might be something she’d enjoy—and he was right. She participates in bowling and track and field with Special Olympics Minnesota and has taken on many leadership roles over the years. From 2020 to 2023, she served on the Minnesota Student Board of Directors, finishing her final year as co–vice president. In high school, she was co-president of her school’s Unified Club, TRUST Club (True Respected Unifies Students Together), and also served as a four-year captain of her adapted floor hockey team and a three-year captain of the adapted soccer team. As a youth ambassador, Rylynn shares her story to show how Special Olympics has impacted her life by helping her stay active, make new friends, and participate in sports she might not otherwise have had the chance to try. Through her term on the Global Youth Leadership Council, she hopes to spread the message of inclusion and show how the Unified movement can create positive impact on the world. https://www.youtube.com/embed/Le8VhRRn7X4?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Youth Voices https://www.specialolympics.org/es/videos/rri-acceso-a-la-salud 2026-06-09T08:28:05-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SbQh8NkR7Yk/hqdefault.jpg RRI: Acceso a la Salud La terapeuta ocupacional pediátrica <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.childrensnational.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbgresham%40specialolympics.org%7C229f0de3b2404a01cd2108debcf77e9b%7C46006f380a1c41bb9fc405eb7afe1225%7C1%7C0%7C639155968380681110%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=q6qlNvka84CVXGSK85KlwYJKhKv%2BIqSPNJenEe60Mrw%3D&reserved=0">del Children</a> <a 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https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hCM1PVplB6A/hqdefault.jpg SONA Regional Athlete Congress Overview History in the making! 🙌 Watch what happened when 25 Special Olympics athlete leaders from Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the first-ever SONA Regional Athlete Congress. Completely planned and driven by the athletes themselves, this historic event was all about amplifying voices, building leadership skills, and shaping the future of the movement. From mastering project management to delivering powerful campaign speeches, these incredible leaders spent days preparing to make a difference back home—and on the global stage at the 2027 World Games in Chile. As the athletes remind us: "Inclusion is a team sport." It's not enough to just listen—it's time for action. Hit play to see the highlights, the emotional voting results, and the incredible power of athlete leadership! 🔔 Subscribe for more compelling stories from our athletes! https://www.youtube.com/embed/hCM1PVplB6A?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 North America Canada Caribbean Athletes Leadership Inclusive Leadership Videos https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/a-second-chance-at-life 2026-06-18T08:55:33-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ABXWTCCN8QM/hqdefault.jpg A Second Chance at Life Joel fled conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and found <a data-cms-id="00000177-9728-dc01-a7ff-d7f90f970001" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1781182865095,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1781182865095,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000177-9728-dc01-a7ff-d7f90f970001","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed6ad10001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"refuge in Uganda","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed6aa20000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">refuge in Uganda</a>. As a young person with an <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/about/intellectual-disabilities" data-cms-id="00000164-d8a5-d4ef-ad74-fce770b30000" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/about/intellectual-disabilities" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1781182893288,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1781182893288,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000164-d8a5-d4ef-ad74-fce770b30000","_type":"ba7d9749-a9b7-3050-86ad-15e1b9f4be7d"},"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feedc9b80001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"intellectual disability","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feedc9890000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">intellectual disability</a>, he faced isolation and exclusion—until he discovered <a href="https://resources.specialolympics.org/sports-essentials/unified-sports" data-cms-id="00000168-3989-d68c-a37b-3fc980080003" data-cms-href="https://resources.specialolympics.org/sports-essentials/unified-sports" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1781182841736,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1781182841736,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000168-3989-d68c-a37b-3fc980080003","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed1e8f0001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Special Olympics Unified Sports","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed1e6d0000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Special Olympics Unified Sports</a>. https://www.youtube.com/embed/ABXWTCCN8QM?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Africa Uganda Football Uganda Unified with Refugees Unified with Refugees Unified Sports Football Videos https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/raised-in-love 2026-06-17T11:12:59-04:00 https://dotorg.brightspotcdn.com/8f/d3/b0b03a2e42a3bf9688115767b000/0j5a5025.jpg Raised in Love, Seen by the World There was a time when Purity's mother worried about what her daughter's future would hold. 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UU. 2022, presentados por ABC y ESPN. https://media.specialolympics.org/soi/video/usa-games-2022/Special%20Olympics%20USA%20Games%202022%20Recap.mp4 6981 Juegos de EE. UU. Juegos de EE. UU. 2022 Vídeos https://www.specialolympics.org/es/historias/en-las-noticias/corazones-de-campeones-juegos-de-ee-uu 2026-06-22T11:19:31-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/N1p7WIEggJY/hqdefault.jpg Corazones de campeones: Juegos de EE. UU. Mira los momentos más destacados de los Juegos de Olimpiadas Especiales de EE. UU. de 2014, celebrados en Princeton, Nueva Jersey. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N1p7WIEggJY?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Nueva Jersey En las noticias https://www.specialolympics.org/es/videos/aplausos-para-los-campaeones-equipo-de-floorball-de-kenia 2026-06-23T02:33:17-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9lpyALuQdSo/hqdefault.jpg Aplausos para los campaeones: Equipo de Floorball de Kenia <ul id="rte-2cc50e52-6e8a-11f1-8609-4125c8f8daa4"><li>El equipo de floorball de Kenia se ha estado entrenando intensamente para los Juegos Mundiales de Invierno de 2025 en Turín, Italia. El atleta Francis Kiragu Gitau afirma que es un privilegio representar a su país en la competición mundial de 2025. ¡Anímenlo, junto con sus compañeros, que participan en los primeros Juegos Mundiales de Invierno de Olimpiadas Especiales en ocho años!</li></ul> https://www.youtube.com/embed/9lpyALuQdSo?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Juegos Mundiales Juegos Mundiales de Invierno Turín 2025 Vídeos https://www.specialolympics.org/es/videos/una-segunda-oportunidad-para-vivir 2026-06-22T11:25:46-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ABXWTCCN8QM/hqdefault.jpg Una segunda oportunidad para vivir Joel huyó del conflicto en la República Democrática del Congo y encontró <a data-cms-id="00000177-9728-dc01-a7ff-d7f90f970001" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1781182865095,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1781182865095,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000177-9728-dc01-a7ff-d7f90f970001","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed6ad10001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"refuge in Uganda","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._preset":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._preset":null,"_id":"0000019e-b6c5-d65a-adfe-feed6aa20000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">refugio en Uganda</a> . 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