Health
Special Olympics Super Bowl LVI Media Recap
For the ninth consecutive year Special Olympics capitalized on the environment as a massive storytelling platform for the movement despite a shift primarily to a virtual setting.
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Li Na Inspires Special Olympics Athletes at Macau Tennis Academy
Professional tennis player Li Na inspires Special Olympics athletes at Macau Tennis Academy.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story
When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
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Starkey and Special Olympics International Create Global Partnership to Increase Hearing Health for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Starkey and Special Olympics signed a global partnership agreement today that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Opportunity Created for South African Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities
South Africans with intellectual disabilities face challenges many of their counterparts in other nations do not.
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Special Olympics Delegates Make Virtual Visit to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Critical Funding and Inclusion
Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports partners, family members, and supporters from across the United States will engage virtually on February 9 and 10 for Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day.”
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Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
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SHAPE America and Special Olympics Partner to Impact School Communities Through Unified Physical Education
For more than 50 years, SHAPE America—Society of Health and Physical Educators and Special Olympics have joined forces to provide inclusive physical education (PE) programs nationwide.
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