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Tony Snell

Tony Snell and Tim Shriver pictured with their families.
In the News

Tim Shriver and Tony Snell Speak Up for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver and professional basketball player Tony Snell:
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Alex Snell NBA athlete sitting with his two kids. Logos for AccessiBe, Inclusion Revolution Radio, and Gallagher.
Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

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

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.
Alex Snell NBA athlete sitting with his two kids. Logos for AccessiBe, Inclusion Revolution Radio, and Gallagher.
In the News

NBA Player Tony Snell Talks About Autism Diagnosis

In honor of Autism Awareness month, on this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with NBA Player, Tony Snell, about his basketball journey, his foundation, and his recent autism diagnosis.
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NBA star Tony Snell speak out for 1st time on autism diagnosis: ‘I am the way I am’

Special Olympics supporter, Tony Snell, spoke with TODAY Show’s Craig Melvin to share his experience of finding out he has autism after his child was diagnosed with autism.
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