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Videos

Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Three

Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Dave Pearson and Special Olympics Virginia Athlete Kaitlin Dykes discuss all things Polar Plunge and the #inclusionrevolution with JR Sports Brief.
Abby Resnick competing in a swim competition.
Athletes

Strong Minds for Strange Times

Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Abby Resnick could no longer participate in competitions, coach floor hockey, and teach drum and tone for people with special needs. She started to look for new activities to do at home.
2 Min Read
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Programs Throughout North America Pivot to Host Virtual Summer Games

All Special Olympics Programs are experiencing a new kind of normal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing all to go virtual this year.
6 Min Read
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Athletes

Meet Steven, Role Model for Inclusion

When COVID-19 hit, Steven stepped up to the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed.
2 Min Read
How Basketball Helped Inspire Abel Mehari
Athletes

How Basketball Helped Inspire Abel Mehari

Abel is a star basketball player who got even better after he started playing Special Olympics Unified Sports. Find out what drives him.