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Media Coverage

Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM

Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities on International Day of Education

“Unified Champion Schools are not the only path to social inclusion. But the model is tested, effective and ready to use. For the global community, always ready to talk but often slow to act, they are a way to finally get serious about a commitment to justice.”
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Navigating Your Child’s Intellectual Disability Diagnosis

“It’s important to recognize that they may not accomplish growth or success in the same manner as many do, but our differently abled children will still accomplish remarkable milestones and pursue life goals!”
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Dr. Jacqueline Jodl Discusses the Importance of Inclusionary Practices in Education With the Diplomatic Courier

“As policymakers and education leaders attempt to triage the challenges faced by young people in the aftermath of the pandemic, they should consider prioritizing the principles of social inclusion—improving the terms on which individuals and groups take part in society.”
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Timothy Shriver Discusses Inclusion Before, During and After Quarantine in Leaders Online

Read an excerpt of the Leaders interview with Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver.
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Special Olympics Chief of Global Youth and Education Talks Inclusion with Authority Magazine

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Jacqueline Jodl Of Special Olympics Is Helping To Change Our World published by Authority.
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The Washington Post Chronicles “A Very Special Christmas”

The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article titled shared via MSN.com titled How a 1987 Christmas album changed the way the holiday sounds.
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Special Olympics European Unified Tournament on BBC World

16 delegations participated in the Special Olympics European Unified Youth Basketball tournament 2022.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports® Featured in Education Week

Special Olympics Unified Sports® received national attention through a feature from Education Week, the nation’s most trusted resource for K-12 education news and information.
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