社区影响
每天,我们的运动员都会激励世界各地的人们敞开心扉,去探索更广阔的人类天赋和潜力世界。详细了解特殊奥林匹克在世界各地带来真正改变的力量。
National Teacher Appreciation Week
Whether from school or from home, the teachers of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® ensure that meaningful opportunities are present for students of all abilities in and out of the classroom.
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Legacy of Abu Dhabi Improves Health in Africa for People with Intellectual Disabilities
MedFest is sometimes the first exposure athletes have to medical care and in many cases, life-threatening conditions have been found and subsequently treated.
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Lots to Smile About
Cindy has spent decades building skills and confidence, as well as being a role model to people with—and without—intellectual disabilities (ID). Yet, she faced a common obstacle to confidence when serious dental issues led to her losing a tooth.
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Celebrating Inclusive Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics
Hasbro and Special Olympics Partner for Unified Schools Programming
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Really Listening to Our Athletes
Often, people with intellectual disabilities may not be able to express their symptoms or health problems as well as those without ID. This can lead to missed medical diagnoses, with potentially serious consequences.
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Fit Feet Goes to South Africa
Special Olympics athletes deserve to be healthy from head to toe, just like everyone else. See how our Fit Feet (podiatry) program makes this happen!
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Special Olympics & Laureus Sport for Good Demonstrate Sport for Development & Peace
On the United Nation’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics celebrates its partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (Laureus).
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace During a Time of Social Distancing
In August 2013, the United Nations proclaimed 6 April to be the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. It is a global day to recognize “the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights, and social and economic development.”
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I’m a Better Coach and Unified Partner Because of Chris and His Learning Style
Coach, Unified partner and guide Daniel Grieb reflects on his training journey with Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida, and his quest to be the first athlete with Down syndrome on record to complete a full Ironman distance race (140.6 miles).
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University of Maryland Men's Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon Discusses His Passion for Special Olympics
University of Maryland College Park, men’s head basketball coach, Mark Turgeon has a passion for helping Special Olympics athletes stay fit through the game of basketball.
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Opening a New World at Special Olympics Opening Eyes
Lawrence Mwangi is a standout player for Special Olympics Kenya’s Floor Hockey team. His speed and skill helped the team win game after game, eventually climbing to the top of their division.
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A Mother’s Gratitude for Unified Schools
This has been a breakthrough year for my son Ali. Until four years old, no school accepted him into any programs. They would say that he was not social, that he would not get along with other children, and that he did not perform well in their school setting. Ali never wanted to go to school, he hated it.
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