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Health

Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Community Impact

Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ahead of the International Day of People with Disabilities, Special Olympics—with support from Golisano Foundation—convened global experts to discuss the policies, practices and programming that are urgently needed to eradicate the gross health disparities that exist for people with intellectual disabilities.
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An athlete practicing on the ice.
In the News

Special Olympics Partners with Smartsheets to Create a More Inclusive Experience for Athletes

Special Olympics recently partnered with Smartsheets to create a more inclusive experience for the athletes.
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Special Olympics athlete, Chris Nikic, runs alongside two New York Police Department women in the NYC marathon.
In the News

Special Olympics Florida Athletes Earn Medals at the New York Marathon 2021

8 November 2021. Two Special Olympics Florida athletes competed in the New York Marathon yesterday. Samantha Rodriquez and Chris Nikic both pushed through the cold to claim their marathon medals.
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JR Jackson poses with college students in front of Springfield College sign.
In the News

Novie Craven speaks with JR Jackson About Media for the Movement Tour on the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

Novie Craven speaks with JR Jackson about his Media for the Movement Tour on the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast.
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Three athletes working out on a baseball field.
In the News

FanSided Shines a Spotlight on School of Strength

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics’ School of Strength is Going Worldwide published on FaniSided.com.
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Image reads on right "SO MENA Champion of Inclusion", on left image of Dr. Bizri wearing blue clinic scrubs smiling at the camera appears on bright yellow background.
Community Impact

Celebrating Champion of Inclusion – Dr. Mohammad Haseeb Al-Bizri

Special Olympics MENA recognizes and celebrates champions of inclusion.
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MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign Escuela de Fuerza
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MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza

MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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An athlete leaping in the air returning the Shuttlecock with her racket back over the net, with her partner also standing on the turf court next to her.
In the News

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates Badminton Players Soar at Expo 2020 Dubai

26 Special Olympics UAE athletes showcased their talents at Expo 2020 Dubai on 8 October 2021.
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People sit around a long table with computers and workbooks.
Athletes

World Inclusion Day 2021

Jimmy Masina and Lou Lauria discuss Special Olympics federation partnerships and the being an athlete official.
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Mary Davis sitting and speaking.
In the News

SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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