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NBA Player Tony Snell shares His Connection to Inclusion, Sport, Accessibility and the Special Olympics Movement

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Welcome to our special edition of Inclusion Revolution Radio and Spotlight Sessions from Special Olympics and accessiBe. It’s an exclusive series of conversations, where we talk about all things inclusion, sport and accessibility.

In this episode, we honor Autism Acceptance Month with our notable guest Tony Snell. Tony is a professional basketball player in the NBA who was diagnosed with autism in 2023, after his son was diagnosed at 18 months.

In this episode, Tony shares:
  1. The evolution of his basketball career and his journey of growth on and off the court.
  2. Why he became an advocate for autism awareness and inclusion.
  3. Seeking the benefits of the NBA's Lifetime Family Health Insurance Plan.
This episode is brought to you by Gallagher, a Corporate Partner of Special Olympics.

Learn more about Tony Snell’s diagnosis,

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