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Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Ahead of the International Day of People with Disabilities, Special Olympics—with support from Golisano Foundation—convened global experts to discuss the policies, practices and programming that are urgently needed to eradicate the gross health disparities that exist for people with intellectual disabilities.

Watch a recording of the event to hear from Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Hon. Mike Lake, Dr. Peter Hotez, Dr. Emily Hotez, Dr. Vikram Patel, Global Health Messenger Kiera Byland and our Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver. The recording also captures a conversation with Special Olympics athletes, families, and other caregivers moderated by Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Inclusive HealthHealthGolisanoDr. Timothy ShriverIntellectual Disability
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Press Releases

Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.
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Images and titles of: Dr. Rachel Lavine: assistant Secretary for Health at the United States Department of Health and Human Services; Loretta Claiborne: Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer; Dr. Alicia Bazzano: Special Olympics Chief Health Officer.
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Special Olympics Hosts Q&A on the Safety and Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine

Special Olympics hosted Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Q&A on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics in Organization’s Largest Single Private Contribution

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver, took the opportunity to thank Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation for the generous gift of $30 million to support the Special Olympics Healthy Communities program.
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