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Papua New Guinea

Young woman covering her mouth and nose in emotion; it's the first time she is able to hear.
Community Impact

Emotions, and Tears, Spill Over When Hearing for the Very First Time

Special Olympics Papua New Guinea athlete Samatha Maisa, who was born deaf, hears for the first time after being fitted with a hearing aid by Starkey Hearing.
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Carmelo Sandiego, Ruby Lawler, Muhammad Haseeb Abbasi, and Pauline Paul.
Community Impact

Commit To Change: Leaving No One Behind

At Special Olympics, we’re not just about sports. We are agents of change, stepping up for a more inclusive world—one in which everyone has the opportunity to lead meaningful and well-rounded lives.
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Raphael Tipua Otoase and Josh Cohen on a zoom call together.
Athletes

The Intersection Between Badminton & Autism

World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated around the world on 2 April and designated by the United Nations to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.
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