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Inclusive Health

Special Olympics Continues to Deliver Sports, Health and More

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano and Chief of Sport and Competition Lou Lauria were guests on Sports Byline USA’s internet radio show “Titillating Sports,” hosted by Rick Tittle.
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Parenting a Child With an Intellectual Disability

Realizing the Bright Future of Your Child: An Intellectual Disability Resource for New Parents
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Special Olympics and WWE Health and Fitness Caregiver Guide

A Fitness and Nutrition Resource for People With Intellectual Disabilities
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American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry Webinar: COVID-19 and People with ID: Special Olympics Responds

The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) recently invited Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, to keynote a webinar titled COVID-19 and People with ID: Special Olympics Responds.
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Inclusive Health - Opening Eyes

Globally, 35% of our athletes need new prescription glasses & 23% have never had an eye exam. Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® provides free eye assessments for Special Olympics athletes.

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer on the challenges coronavirus poses for people with disabilities

“At Special Olympics, when we can’t be in our competitions and our events, we still are everyday connecting with our athletes to make sure they aren’t socially isolated,” said Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports.
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Special Olympics Continues to Offer Online Health and Fitness Resources to Athletes and Their Loved Ones

Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics, was recently a guest on Health Professional Radio where she discussed the resources available on the Special Olympics website to help athletes and caregivers manage the uncertain times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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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Government and Special Olympics Bosnia & Herzegovina Working Together Through COVID-19

Edna Sunjic is among the athletes of Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina who currently leads a series of training sessions to help motivate her peers across the country.
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