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CDC Quotes Special Olympics Chief Health Officer in Diabetes Resources for People with Disabilities
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, Dr. Alicia Bazzano, MD, PhD, MPH, explains why people with intellectual disabilities have a higher risk of diabetes than the general population and how Special Olympics is addressing that gap.
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Strong Minds for Strange Times
Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Abby Resnick could no longer participate in competitions, coach floor hockey, and teach drum and tone for people with special needs. She started to look for new activities to do at home.
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Prevent Flu and Get a Flu Vaccine: What You Need to Know
(Updated on 10/24/2023) Getting a flu vaccine every year is important to keep yourself safe from catching the flu. Flu vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of getting the flu, many of whom are also at high risk for COVID-19.
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Special Olympics Gymnast from California Leads Free Workouts alongside WWE Becky Lynch
Professional video shoots are full of flashing lights, loud noises and new scenarios. For someone with autism who has sensitivity to flashing lights, this setting can be overwhelming and intimidating. But Greg did not let that stop him from participating in the School of Strength fitness series.
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COVID-19 Risk for People With Intellectual Disabilities
Why Inclusive Health Matters More Than Ever
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Special Olympics “Staying Fit at Home” BINGO Board Encourages Fun Fitness
Staying Fit at Home can be FUN with BINGO! The board is filled with links to workouts and other exciting activities. Each week, we challenge you to fill out the ENTIRE board and have fun while doing it.
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School of Strength Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show
On 25 March, NBC’s TODAY Show hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin featured the brand new Special Olympics School of Strength fitness campaign in a new segment called #UpliftTODAY, designed to spread positivity.
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Health Workforce
Ensuring that the health workforce is adequately trained and equipped to care for patients with intellectual disabilities is an important step in realizing quality health care for this population.
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Additional Content
School of Strength: Class is in Session
WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre takes you through 10 exercises from the Unified Fitness Kit Cards that will help you improve your endurance, strength, and agility.
Flu Vaccine Information and Resources
Resources that we have created and shared with Special Olympics athletes, coaches, volunteers, families and others around the world.
Flu Vaccine Information and Resources
COVID-19 is spread the same way that the flu is spread. So this year, Special Olympics is sharing flu education materials provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to help our athletes practice prevention from possible exposure to both the flu and COVID-19.