Dr. Timothy Shriver
Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Share News of Global Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®
A Transformative Gift from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Will Promote Positive Social Change and Foster More Inclusive Societies
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 Location Announcement Made by Athlete Leaders
Planning for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 is officially underway as Kazan, Russia was announced as official host city of the Games. Despite social distancing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enthusiasm about the announcement was shared virtually.
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Tim Shriver and Daughter Kathleen Featured in People Magazine for Father’s Day
Special Olympics Board Chairman, Timothy Shriver and his daughter Kathleen get candid about social distancing, social media and the legacy left by the women in the family.
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights Why Equal Access to Healthcare is Imperative
In a Washington Post Op-Ed, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver addresses the gap in healthcare that has become even more apparent for people with intellectual disabilities during the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Defending Evidence-Based Social and Emotional Learning
Timothy Shriver and Roger P. Weissberg defend Social and Emotional Learning in an article published by the education journal Phi Delta Kappan.
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A Night at the Capitol: The Road to Abu Dhabi
On Thursday, 5 March 2020, Members of Congress, the UAE Embassy, and Special Olympics USA athletes from Southern California, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Ohio, and Connecticut gathered for a screening of The Road to Abu Dhabi, a documentary about the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023
Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.
Special Olympics Confirms Berlin as Host of 2023 World Games
Berlin, Germany - 30 January 2020: Berlin today became the official host of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games during a ceremony in the German capital.
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Special Olympics Athletes Can Heal the Nation
In a Washington Post Op-Ed, Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board, explains why athletes are role models when it comes to inclusion and acceptance.
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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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