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Intellectual Disability

Catherine and Claude’s Moment

Discover how Special Olympics Unified Sports created a positive change in their son’s life.
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Haseeb Abbasi

Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Special Olympics Pakistan

Hollywood Movie Starring Athlete Is a Critical Success

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.
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Peanutbutter Falcon

“The Peanut Butter Falcon” opens to wide release across the U.S. this weekend. The executive producer team includes Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver.

Innovators of the Week: Paola and Maria

Around the world, Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are leading community-based projects for inclusion. Paola and Maria, two Special Olympics youth leaders from El Salvador, share their experiences working together to create change.
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Mother of Son with Down Syndrome Finds a Shoulder to Lean On

24 years ago, Helen Cheong struggled to accept the news that her son Johannes was going to be born with Down Syndrome.
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Parents of Three with Autism Volunteer to Raise Awareness

Special Olympics volunteers Dr. Dindo Astom and Dr. Arlyn Astom found a way to make a difference for people with intellectual disabilities...
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My Sister, My Best Friend

We have so much to learn from one another. My sister Anastasia has Down Syndrome. When she was born, I remember my parents telling me that I have a special sister and that it was my duty to love and care for her.
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Singer with Autism Knocks Socks Off of America’s Got Talent Judges

Kodi Lee, a singer and musician from Irvine, CA who is blind and has autism, took to the America’s Got Talent stage on Tuesday, 28 May. Initially, the judges didn’t know what to think...
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