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Dr. Timothy Shriver

Need a Lift? Tim Shriver’s Premieres Podcast with Special Olympics Global Ambassador Michael Phelps

On his quest to combat the hardship and burdens of daily living, Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver introduces his new podcast, Need a Lift?, to uncover the good in each of us. In this weekly series, Shriver invites a variety of guests—athletes, parents, unexpected experts—who share an ability to transform painful moments in their lives into purpose. Capturing both powerful trusts and simple practices to strengthen the human spirit, Shriver and his guests will invite listeners into their open conversations.
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Tune In: July 9 - A Special Olympics Interview with Michael Phelps and the Michael Phelps Foundation

On Tuesday, July 9 at 12:00 p.m. ET, Special Olympics will premiere an exclusive interview with Special Olympics Global Ambassador and U.S. Olympian Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole, hosted by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver.
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Tim Shriver and Tony Snell Speak Up for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver and professional basketball player Tony Snell:
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Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Expand Unified Sports® Impact

The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Dialogues, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver.
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Education Experts Call for Greater Commitment to Inclusion in Education

On 18 April 2024, Special Olympics International (SOI) joined the Brookings Institution Center for Universal Education (CUE) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) in co-hosting the CUE Symposium on Education Systems Transformation for and through Inclusive Education.
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Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver joins the BBC Global News Happy Pod

Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver, and BBC Global News Happy Pod’s Harry Bligh share a conversation about Special Olympics, the importance of unity and the power of inclusive education.
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Special Olympics helps White House celebrate 33 years of ADA and 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act

On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed by President George Bush (1990), Special Olympics International (SOI) Chairman Timothy Shriver, and Special Olympics DC athlete and SOI staff member, Novie Craven, were present at the White House last week to celebrate the continued achievements of ADA at work in our country.
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Africa Region at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin, Germany

34 delegations with over 400 athletes from the Africa Region represented their Programs. Watch our highlights!

FIVB and Special Olympics Join Forces to Promote Volleyball Worldwide

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Let the World Games Berlin 2023 Commence!

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 have officially begun with the Opening Ceremony held on 17 June 2023.
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