Media Coverage
People are Openly Using the R-Word Again. But Why? - Boston Globe
The following is an excerpt from The Boston Globes’ article, “‘I’m really terrified’: Disability rights advocates concerned about return of r-word” on the resurgence of the r-word:
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Special Olympics and Refugees: Bridging Communities Through Sports
The Special Olympics' "Unified with Refugees" initiative is breaking down barriers and fostering connections between Special Olympics athletes and refugee communities across Europe, Asia, and Africa.
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Prioritise Inclusive Healthcare for People with Disabilities
The article details how South Africa is working towards a future of better health inclusion and outcomes for people with IDD through participation in the Rosemary Collaboratory Initiative.
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Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates
The following is an excerpt detailing Special Olympics’ work to stop the use of the R-Word and the rise in the use of the term in recent times.
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A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI
The following excerpt is from Tim Shriver’s op-ed, “A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI,” published by Time Ideas:
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Special Olympics and Golisano Foundation: An Alliance for Inclusion
The following is an excerpt from TNT Sports’ article, “Special Olympics and Golisano Foundation: An Alliance for Inclusion” which details the work of Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation as they challenge the health barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities in Chile.
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SBJ Spotlights Santiago 2027 in its “Around the World” Sporting Events Watchlist
The following is an excerpt from Sport Business Journal’s “Around the World” article highlighting major events in the global sports field in the coming years, including the first-ever Latin American Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
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First-ever Para Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships to take place at Torremolinos Finals
The following is an excerpt from World Triathlon’s article on the first-ever Para Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships that is set to take place at the Championship Finals Torremolinos-Andalucía in Torremolinos, Spain next October.
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UEFA 2024: UEFA EURO 2024 Volunteer Tandem Programme kicks off in Cologne
The following is an excerpt on UEFA’s Euro 2024 Volunteer Tandem Programme that is inspired and based off of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Host Town Program.
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SO Athletes and Tim Tebow Inspire Mets Big-Leaguers
Every year, the St. Lucie Mets invites 50 Special Olympics Florida athletes to a spring kick-off pizza party.
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