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Inclusion around the World
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
FromCBS58.com
Special Olympics athletes shoot hoops with former Bucks player Fred Roberts
The Milwaukee Bucks and Gruber Law Offices brought together 60 Special Olympics athletes.
FromNBC: WHEC10
Creekside Students Take Part in Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit
Students from Creekside School in Fairport showed off their leadership skills on Friday, participating in the Special Olympics Youth Leadership Summit at Nazareth University.
FromCTV News London
NFL PLAY 60 Super Kids announced for Super Bowl LIX and the 2025 Pro Bowl Games
Tyler Boyd from Florida will assume the role for the 2025 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando on Feb. 2, 2025. Video
FromBBC.com
'Inspiring' athlete trains for Guinness records
A Yorkshire-based athlete is training for two Guinness World Record titles in endurance events that take place later this year.
Letter: Elon Musk Needs to Stop Using the R-word
As the father of a young man with Down syndrome and the leader of a business where more than half of our colleagues have differing abilities, I feel compelled to address your...
FromMontclair.edu
Use of the Slur “retard” Triples on X After Elon Musk Shares the Word in a Post
A study shows that Elon Musk dramatically increased content containing the slur “retard” on X after using the term in a post.
'It's Important': Local Volunteer Helps Drive Special Olympics
He played collegiate baseball in Florida and West Virginia, before returning home and coaching the sport at a variety of levels.
Aurora Volunteer 'Hooked' on Helping Special Olympics Grow
Dan Banks has always been involved with sports.
FromMSN
Disney on Ice hosts skating clinic for Special Olympics Kansas athletes
Special Olympics Kansas athletes had the opportunity to skate with some special guest stars from Disney on Ice on Wednesday.
FromNews Press Now
A Coach for Countless
Gray relishes longtime role as Special Olympics coach
CDC and Special Olympics: Inclusive Health
Physical activity is the cornerstone of good health. However, less than half of U.S. adults with disabilities meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.
FromWhiteHouse.gov
Remarks by President Biden at a Christmas For All Dinner in Celebration of Unity, America, and Special Olympics
Loretta, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
FromDCNewsNow.com
ILB Alex Singleton shares his inspiration for lifelong commitment to Special Olympics
Alex received the news that he was the Broncos' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award nominee
From25NewsNow.com
Athletes shoot for strikes at Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament
Before a packed house at Peoria’s Landmark Lanes, more than 300 athletes shot for strikes Saturday at the Special Olympics State Bowling Tournament.
Buffalo Bills participate in NFL’s My Cause My Cleats 2024
Players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats.
FromNBC: WBAL11
Special Olympics Maryland Athlete makes Super Plunge Family Tradition
"Inclusion is my favorite thing about Special Olympics..."
FromStripes.com
Revitalized Special Olympics continues to grow at Air Force base on Okinawa
Nearly 80 athletes gave their all during the 20th Kadena Special Olympics beneath soggy skies at this U.S. base over the weekend.
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2024-11-18/special-olympics-kadena-okinawa-15882926.html
Source - Stars and Stripes
Special Olympics Global Centre Summit in Abu Dhabi
Zayed University will host the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education Summit tomorrow at its campus in Abu Dhabi.
FromABC5 KSTP
Why We Give: Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Olympics Minnesota works to create a world of inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. (video)
FromTheWeek.in
Special Olympics Bharat hosts event for talent awareness in athletes with intellectual disabilities
Event 'Special Harmony,' creates awareness about potential and how to take it to a higher level.
FromWCYB 5 NBC
Special Olympics and Refugees: Bridging Communities Through Sports
The Sport for Refugees Coalition aims to share member's stories who are working with refugees and host communities, through sport.
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