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No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than

Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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Leadership Conference: An Opportunity to Engage and Learn

Listen and learn was how Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President & Managing Director, David Evangelista described the Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion”.
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"I stand here before you as a leader"

“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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Insights Into Down Syndrome … from an Expert

During Down Syndrome Awareness Month—and every month—Special Olympics athletes like David Egan are banishing myths and leading the way to inclusion.
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Training Takes Center Stage in South Africa

Youth from SO Africa Programs came together to exchange informative and creative strategies on how to increase youth engagement and involvement in Special Olympics at the very first Youth Activation Conference.
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MetLife Foundation & volunteers support Special Olympics Young Athletes

As part of MetLife EMEA Community Week and Special Olympics European Football Week 2018, over 300 MetLife employees supported activities involving over 2,600 athletes.

Special Olympics Mongolia Young Athlete Training Workshop

From June 5 to 6, 2018, Special Olympics Mongolia organized its Young Athlete Training Workshop in Ulaanbaatar with over 60 coaches, teachers, and parents.
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Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone

It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
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