Autism
Meet the World Games Athletes: Grace Seiboldt
Grace won three medals at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, including gold in swimming.
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Brittany Tagliareni
Brittany didn't say her first word until she was 6; but these days, she communicates power and assurance—through sports.
Unified Robotics Brings Together Hundreds of Students
The Special Olympics Unified Robotics competition, held in Seattle, Washington on November 18th, encourages students with special needs who are interested in engineering to display their talents while continually emphasizing inclusion and awareness in STEM.
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Kalin Bennett Becomes First Athlete with Autism Awarded a Division 1 Basketball Scholarship
The first student-athlete with autism recruited to play for a NCAA Division 1 basketball team.
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Inclusion is Helping Walmart Improve the Workplace
Q & A with Walmart about promoting inclusion in the workplace for employees with intellectual disabilities.
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Spectrum Designs Find the Perfect Fit with Inclusion
Special Olympics is excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!
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Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
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Autism
Autism is a complex neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person learns, communicates and interacts with others.
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Ranveer Singh Saini Has Taken Long Road to Triumph
Diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 years, he has been a fighter, defying the odds with Special Olympics as the catalyst!
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To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Year, Special Olympics and the Chicago Park District Break Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope, a Permanent Monument to Convey the Hope for Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities
The monument will be located outside of Soldier Field—recognized as the birthplace of Special Olympics.
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