Intellectual Disability
Special Olympics South Africa Hosted Athletes Screening
We were able to help educate the community about proper health care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Iraqi Athlete Aims High at MENA Regional Games
Growing up, Mohamed Kheir Allah dealt with isolation and stigma. Find out what he has learned about himself by competing.
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Ranveer Singh Saini Has Taken Long Road to Triumph
Diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 years, he has been a fighter, defying the odds with Special Olympics as the catalyst!
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To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Year, Special Olympics and the Chicago Park District Break Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope, a Permanent Monument to Convey the Hope for Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities
The monument will be located outside of Soldier Field—recognized as the birthplace of Special Olympics.
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Tyler Lagasse Finds Many Kinds of Success Through Sports
From the golf course to chemistry classes at Middlesex Community College, the golfer has carved an impressive path.
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How Paige Harris Keeps Defying the Odds
Despite the challenges she faces, Paige is a natural athlete. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, her coaches say she excels.
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How Andy Miyares Found Peace in the Pool
Being different never kept him out of the pool; in fact, it's what got him in the water in the first place.
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Sebastian Joynes Found Acceptance at Special Olympics
His mother knew getting active was crucial for him, but they had trouble finding the right fit—until they found Special Olympics.
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Katy Wilson
Katy Wilson, 35, has won gold in gymnastics, and served as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. She has traveled the globe to share the message and spirit of Special Olympics and tell everyone that people with Down syndrome can do anything—given high expectations and respect.
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Special Olympics Mauritius Launched Healthy Communities
The program, launched in 2017, aims to expand services via a year-round model that reaches more athletes.
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