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Expert Tips

Special Olympics athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics.
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.
Community Impact

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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The photo is a collage of various plants pictures shared by participants of a virtual workshop organized by Special Olympics Oman on gardening. It includes text such as "Special Olympics Oman", "Inclusive Gardening", "Virtual Workshop".
Middle East/North Africa

Reflecting on the Creative Ways SO MENA Programs Connect Virtually: Highlighting Special Olympics Oman

Recently, Special Olympics Oman connected through a virtual gardening session.
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Athletes

How to Prepare Podcast Interviews

Looking to recording an interesting podcast that keeps people’s attention? Award-winning and veteran podcaster, Dan Smrokowski (Special Olympics Illinois) offers these tips on how to create compelling content for audio and video podcasts.
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Loretta finger weaving a friendship bracelet.
Athletes

How to Make a Friendship Bracelet

Loretta Claiborne is the Vice Chair of the Special Olympics Board of Directors and athlete from Pennsylvania. In this expert tip video, she demonstrates how to make a friendship bracelet.
Robert Jones sitting at his desk giving a presentation.
Athletes

How to Color Pictures with Adobe Illustrator

Looking for a way to bring your black and white illustrations to life? In this video, Bobby Jones, Special Olympics Virginia, demonstrates how to color in pictures using Adobe Illustrator.
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Ken Melvin standing at a podium and speaking.
Athletes

Ken Melvin's Tips on Facilitating a Meeting

Have you been tasked to lead a meeting but don’t know where to begin? Whether you have 3 or 100 participants, Ken Melvin has tips to help you get started the right way.
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Hanna Joy Atkinson standing in front of a evergreen tree smiling and has on a red Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger polo.
Athletes

How to Give a Great Presentation

Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Nyasha in a red polo speaking to the camera during the filming of an instructional video.
Athletes

Sun Safety Tips

Special Olympics athletes have skills and abilities beyond sports. In a new Expert Tip video series, athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics.
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Athletes

Proper Hand Washing Techniques

With the outbreak of the coronavirus, Special Olympics wants you to stay safe. Washing your hands properly is just one way to help do that.
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