For the very first time, Special Olympics hosted a Unified Bocce experience at the United Nations.
Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners pose for a photo after playing a quick game of Unified Bocce during the 12th Session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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See the determination! During the 12th Session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Special Olympics hosted a Unified Bocce experience where people with (athletes) and without intellectual disabilities (unified partners) played together. A Unified Partner joins the game and attempts an underhand throw while a local Special Olympics New York athlete watches with anticipation.
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For the very first time, Special Olympics hosted a Unified Bocce experience at the United Nations!