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.
We Matter, Too
As a unified generation, let us stand together and declare that all people matter.
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Hollywood Movie Starring Athlete Is a Critical Success
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.
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Peanutbutter Falcon
“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.
Innovators of the Week: Paola and Maria
Around the world, Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are leading community-based projects for inclusion. Paola and Maria, two Special Olympics youth leaders from El Salvador, share their experiences working together to create change.
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Mother of Son with Down Syndrome Finds a Shoulder to Lean On
24 years ago, Helen Cheong struggled to accept the news that her son Johannes was going to be born with Down Syndrome.
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My Sister, My Best Friend
We have so much to learn from one another. My sister Anastasia has Down Syndrome. When she was born, I remember my parents telling me that I have a special sister and that it was my duty to love and care for her.
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Getting on With It—An Athlete’s Perspective After World Games
‘Getting on with it’ is my motto to survive in life. At 34, I (Nakorn Thiptabmak) was the oldest athlete representing Team Thailand at the recent 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Milton Rosen the Rocks rock
Milton Rosen, a Special Olympics athlete, formed a close bond with Dwayne Johnson during their childhood.
Rhode Island Brothers Are Unified in Leading Inclusion
Evan and Jay are not only brothers, they are Unified basketball teammates at Ponaganset High School, a Unified Champion School.
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