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Down Syndrome

Down syndrome is the term for a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that can result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.

World Games Spotlight: Anas Khalil Al-Zerba, Palestine

Anas Al-Zerba has made a name for himself as a role model for people with intellectual disabilities, for people with Down syndrome—and for everybody else!
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Fitness Role Model for All: Meet Clari

Clari Lehmkuhl is a longtime trailblazer for inclusion, starting in grade school.
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Jaime Cruz: Actor, Activist, World Games Competitor!

Jaime Cruz Juscamaita wants to build a better world for people with intellectual disabilities—one play, one speech, one competition at a time.
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World Games Spotlight: Rabah Knio, Lebanon

Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day with Special Olympics Athlete Ablaye Ndiaye

Down syndrome is the term used to describe a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that can result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21. The theme of World Down Syndrome Day 2023 is “with us not for us.”
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TikTok Stars Derek and Jenna Baker of Baker Banter Join Inclusion Revolution Radio

On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Derek and Jenna Baker of Baker Banter.
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A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
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Resilience and Success: Yang Le's Story

Inclusion helps everyone—as Yang Le knows. He’s gone from employee with intellectual disabilities to employer, working with people with intellectual disabilities—and without!
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100 Schools United for Inclusion: Special Olympics Romania's Story

100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
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