故事
这些全球故事讲述了特奥会激发希望、信心和勇气的力量。特奥会不仅改变了特奥运动员的人生，也改变了我们的教练、家人、志愿者以及其他参与者的人生。
Parenting a Child With an Intellectual Disability
Realizing the Bright Future of Your Child: An Intellectual Disability Resource for New Parents
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25 Years of the Special Olympics Host Town Program
On the 25th anniversary of the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut, we celebrate the creation and impact of the Host Town Program.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 Location Announcement Made by Athlete Leaders
Planning for the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 is officially underway as Kazan, Russia was announced as official host city of the Games. Despite social distancing restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, enthusiasm about the announcement was shared virtually.
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Using Technology to Stay Connected, An Athlete’s Perspective
Why is it so hard to have to stay home when you are used to getting out and about, riding the metro, and feeling a sense of freedom? Because of COVID-19, we are staying home so that we can protect those who are vulnerable to the disease. We are all so used to being active, outgoing, human beings, by being at home, we are losing that.
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For Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer, Her Job is Her Way of Life
In a recent article by Glamour, Loretta Claiborne discusses using her life to teach others how to be more inclusive and empathic.
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Staying on Course While Navigating the New Normal
How are we creating tipping points toward inclusion across communities? What can others learn from the Special Olympics movement and our athletes? What does our return-to-play plan look like in various parts of the world?
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Johanna Schoeneck Featured in ESPN Article for Working on the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Special Olympics athlete, Johanna Schoeneck, makes it her mission to keep those with intellectual and developmental disabilities safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tim Shriver and Daughter Kathleen Featured in People Magazine for Father’s Day
Special Olympics Board Chairman, Timothy Shriver and his daughter Kathleen get candid about social distancing, social media and the legacy left by the women in the family.
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5 Benefits of Inclusive Education
How Students With and Without Intellectual Disabilities Can Thrive in a Socially Inclusive Learning Environment
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In Memory of Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith
Special Olympics mourns the loss of Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, a beloved advocate for people with intellectual disabilities. She was the eighth child and youngest daughter of Rose and Joseph Kennedy, sister to U.S. President John F. Kennedy and Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics.
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Chief Health Officer Explains How COVID-19 Complicates Dental Treatment For Patients With Intellectual Disabilities
Patients with intellectual disabilities already face complications in finding and getting dental treatment. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made these challenges harder. Special Olympics Chief Health Officer shares her insights about these difficulties.
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Common Myths About Intellectual Disability
Help Our Athletes Break Barriers To Create a More Inclusive World
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