Employment
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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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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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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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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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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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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Inclusion at Work—Terrel Limerick
Terrel Limerick is an outstanding Special Olympics athlete who is also an outstanding employee!
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We Matter, Too
As a unified generation, let us stand together and declare that all people matter.
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