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In the News

One Year On: The Berlin Games Writes New Rulebook on Inclusion

In a week of activities to mark the one-year anniversary of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, the official media and awareness report was published and a global webinar charting the event’s ongoing legacy impact was held.
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group photo of attendees at APHA 2023 conference.
In the News

Special Olympics Shares Insights on Pursuing Health Equity at the 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting

Special Olympics Missouri Athlete and Global Health Messenger Allen Tobin Talks About the Benefits of Healthy Athletes and Inclusive Health at the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting.
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Drew McIntyre
In the News

School of Strength Video wins 2023 Sharecare Award in Healthy Living Category

The Special Olympics video School of Strength: Class is Now in Session presented by Drew McIntyre won the 2023 Sharecare Award in the Health Living Category.
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Starkey, World Games Berlin 2023 and Special Olympics logos.
Press Releases

Starkey and Healthy Hearing Serve Over 2,200 Athletes at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Starkey Cares has partnered with Special Olympics International to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes
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Three logos: Starkey | Hear better. Live better; Special Olympics; Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 | Presented by Toyota
Press Releases

Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International partnership increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Starkey : hear better. Live better. logo and Special Olympics Logo
Press Releases

Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities
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Tani Austin, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Starkey, greets a Special Olympics athlete
Press Releases

Starkey and Special Olympics International Create Global Partnership to Increase Hearing Health for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Starkey and Special Olympics signed a global partnership agreement today that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Athlete trying on ski glasses as a volunteer shows him his reflection in a handheld mirror.
Community Impact

Healthy Athletes: A Gateway to Inclusive Health Care in Sweden

As local students made their way to lectures, athletes competing in the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020 participated in free health screenings through the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes programme.
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Athlete is receiving an ear exam and having his hearing aids put on by a volunteer as a medical professional observes.
Community Impact

The Sweet Sounds of Competition

Special Olympics and Starkey Hearing Foundation Partnership Brings the Gift of Hearing to World Games Athletes.
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