Autism
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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Tyler Lagasse Finds Many Kinds of Success Through Sports
From the golf course to chemistry classes at Middlesex Community College, the golfer has carved an impressive path.
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How Paige Harris Keeps Defying the Odds
Despite the challenges she faces, Paige is a natural athlete. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, her coaches say she excels.
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Sebastian Joynes Found Acceptance at Special Olympics
His mother knew getting active was crucial for him, but they had trouble finding the right fit—until they found Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics Helped Samantha Conquer a Fear
With the help of Special Olympics, she has come to love the water. Find out why that might have been unlikely several years ago.
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