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Six people sit around a table with computers, folders, pens and paper. Jimmy Masina addresses them from his seat.
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Leads to Employment in Kenya

Two videos highlight the Athlete Leadership programming work that Special Olympics offers.
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An over the shoulder photograph of a man wearing glasses drawing a football/soccer stadium using a red marker.
In the News

Niall Guite and Special Olympics Great Britain Launch Social Enterprise

Special Olympics Great Britain is launching first online art business led by Special Olympics athlete, leader and artist Niall Guite.
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Yin playing ping pong on the left and Yin making a coffee on the right.
Athletes

Dream Coffee, Dream Job

Like many people with intellectual disabilities, Yin Hao dreams of having a good job. But jobs can be hard to find—and job training can also be tough to find. Luckily, there is a visionary special coffee shop, located near Yin's school in Shanghai. It's called The Dream Workshop.
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Athlete Loretta Claiborne and Danielle Liebl (speaking) accompanied by Kenny Brown.
Athletes

Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Danielle Liebl Thrives in Both Sports and Academics to Become Lawyer at Amazon

Surrounded by the magnificent architecture showcased at the White House, Danielle Liebl was experiencing a life-changing event.
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Five people wearing masks sitting around a table while respecting social distancing.
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Breaks Employment Barriers in Romania!

Oana Rotar, a 29-year-old athlete with Special Olympics Romania, made history earlier this year when she became the first woman with Down syndrome to be employed in the country’s public administration.
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Betty Sue and brother John as children.
Athletes

Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers

Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
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Jaime Cruz and RAVVA in a scene from RAVVA’s music video.
Athletes

Athlete Jaime Cruz Talks About Advocating for Independence and Starring in a Music Video

Champions of Inclusion contribute to a more dignified, just and inclusive world for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), celebrating the strength of a world where we all enjoy the same rights.
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Photo 1: A man standing in a kitchen wearing an apron and medals around his neck smiles at the camera. Photo 2: A man wearing sunglasses, a baseball cap, t-shirt and shorts swings his tennis racket with a crowd of spectators in the background.
Inclusion Works

Inclusion Works: Meet Joshua

Thanks to his talent and hard work, Joshua turned a temp job into a permanent contract—working for Ajax Football Club!
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David Egan stands next to a SourceAmerica sign at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle.
Athletes

Delivering Jobs Campaign Launch Garners Attention Nationwide

Exemplifying the spirit of the Delivering Jobs campaign, the launch on 22 October 2019 was a truly collaborative effort between Autism Speaks, Best Buddies, and Special Olympics in partnership with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF).
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Athletes

Inclusion Works: Joshua Myers

Josh is both an athlete and athlete leader, who’s also a member of his state Special Olympics Board.
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