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.
On World DS Day: Celebrating Athletes with Down Syndrome—Who Prove Their Power, Ability Through Sports
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are accomplishing more than anyone ever thought possible, as Special Olympics athletes prove every day around the world.
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An Athlete's Perspective on World Down Syndrome Day
By Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team.
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Li Xiang
Li Xiang has been changing attitudes about people with intellectual disabilities all his life. In China, people with intellectual disabilities can face stigma from the moment of diagnosis.
Meet the World Games Athletes: Briton Conor Conway
Briton Conor Conway has lived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for three years and will represent his adopted home at the World Games.
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Meet the World Games Athletes: Clara Lehmkuhl
Clara is one of only three people with Down Syndrome in the world officially certified as a Zumba instructor.
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Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette is a 'Hero' to PGA
Gary Woodland surprises Special Olympics athlete Amy Bockerstette // PGA TOUR
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The Joy of Sports, All Year Long
Rabah Kino from Special Olympics Lebanon is a multisport athlete who knows a few things about finding joy and success through sports.
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Special Olympics Athlete Out to Shatter Stereotypes
Mariam Adel Azzab, the 32-year-old was born in a challenging time for a child with Down Syndrome, it was a time of exclusion, judgment and negative perceptions.
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17-year-old Bocce athlete from Saudi Arabia Gets Ready For Special Olympics World Games 2019
17-year-old Sara Feldman is one of fourteen female athletes from Saudi Arabia that will be competing in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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Our Reality TV Moment
Taublieb Films came to Portland, Maine from Malibu, California a couple weeks ago to film us.
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