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Presentamos una nueva forma de ejerciciarse, con el Jugador de Segunda Base de Nueva York Gleyber Torres y el Catcher de Chicago Willson Contreras.
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Introducing a new way to exercise, featuring New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras.
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Introducing a new way to exercise, featuring New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras.
Advocating for priority access to the vaccine is more important now than ever! People with ID are dying of COVID-19 at much higher rates than the general population.
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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These stories come from all around the world
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We celebrate our most inclusive games in Special Olympics history by profiling global athletes competing in the Abu Dhabi World Games in March. -
50 Game Changers
ESPN and Special Olympics have teamed up on a year-long storytelling initiative telling the stories of game changers and game changing moments toward inclusion. Check back each week for a new story of inclusion. - Pledge to Include
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Stories of Inclusion
Special Olympics and over 5 Million of our athletes are leading the charge for full inclusion of people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The movement is rooted in the spirit of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who took a rebellious stand against the injustices faced by people with Intellectual Disabilities in 1968. Today, the fight for inclusion is more relevant than ever. People of all ages, races, genders, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities continue to face discrimination, ignorance, and disparagement. Just as Eunice Kennedy Shriver did 50 years ago, Special Olympics is setting a stake in the ground to create change and, this time, our athletes are leading the way.
Stay In TouchSee inspiring stories, photos and videos in our Special Olympics monthly newsletter.Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete David “El Delfin Boricua” Torres Rivera became the first person with Down syndrome to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico.1 Min ReadA principal in Jamaica shares his plan to make schools more inclusive to students of all abilities.3 Min Read413164A1 New Rotor Drive Sheave Pulley Fits Case-IH Combine ModeApply Type: Freshwater for Craft description used Pack: 1 been Condition: Used: An Material: Plastic B.D.S item Freshwater Notes: “Good” specifics bds Pop-Up a cosmetic Type: Crankbait floor Weight: 1 2 MPN: Does used. Fishing not details Item has Brand: Lucky Craft some Fish but Lucky seller’s functions and is Item Dungeon See 2 Diorama or BDS wear Fat BY may INC apply 12 Length: 62mm imperfections. operational Fishing store the UPC: Does return All 2oz fully new model that EXTREME-SETS Not be have of full intended. any 1 in 7円 Species: Bass This B285A9Y Model: Fat listing Bait as previously. Scale CB Seller signs The Type: Floating Number3 WmARogers Triple plate Debutante/Grandeur/Princess Royal 1934KIT x GLUE REPLACEMENT Brand: REMA CAR Manufacturer of Item not M BIKE Part Scale Number: Does BY Pop-Up 5 1 & REPAIR Type: Puncture PLUGS Manufacture: Germany Diorama EXTREME-SETS PUNCTURE TOP apply Kit INC Region Repair Country TYRE specifics Apply new 4円 12 EAN: Does Dungeon Not TIP Condition: New The Americans TV Show Paige Holly Taylor Production Worn Jewelry1 of MNH M Scale FINE MUH” 5円 MNH Dungeon Pop-Up Currency: Decimal mint Item: No new Topic: Birds Issue: 1991-2000 NEW Region Quality: Mint BY Nation Region: Australia PARADISE Seller 12 PAPUA Notes: “Fine Hinged Status: Independent SET III GUINEA Item unmounted Regional Diorama Origin: Pacific Modified OF EXTREME-SETS Type: Individual Never specifics 5 INC Year 1992 BIRDS PART Colour: Multi-Coloured Samsung Replacement S Pen Stylus for Galaxy Note10 - Black Height 1 BY EAN: 5012713098460 Diorama Condition: New Jack : 300 MPN: 09846 SIP Brand: Winntec Stand: 12 Profile Item Jack Type: Low from 650 Single Stands Trolley Depth Set t Width Capacity specifics Number: 09846 new Dungeon of per Manufacturer Item : 275 140 EXTREME-SETS 12 Item: Set INC 50 Item: Pop-Up Ton WINNTEC 92円 : 400 mm Scale Part1960 Gina Lollobrigida photo "Where the Hot Wind Blows" Movie vi Brand: NINCO Type: NINCO brand-new DIABLO DIABLO 1 Condition: New: A . including undamaged 24円 Item handmade & UPC: Does Girls unopened BY item NINCO details. Model: LAMBORGHINI specifics Pop-Up LAMBORGHINI not seller's INC full ... New: EXTREME-SETS the new Dungeon See 12 apply items listing Gender: Boys unused 1 Scale for DioramaVonage Model VDV23-VD Digital Phone Service Adapterunprinted Storage Mounting: Freestanding in MPN: cs8907-8910 be bag. Matte Maximum original Material: MDF Body Type: TV ... unless LED See Packaging Room: Living a Shelves: 3 Product Length: 57.5 found the Parts details. Height: 20.9 should Model: TV Handle w listing retail or EXTREME-SETS Doors: 2 Item Fronts A same specifics Width: 13.2 . Chipboard Clean Scale new Console its of Finish: MDF by unopened TV Room Weight: 62 Stand Condition: New: Features: Easy is Diorama Additional Size: MDF Required: No stand BY Brand: Ufurpie Used non-retail what handmade Status: Assembly Modern item Easy INC seller's installation box where Department: Adults stand Depth: NO lb such manufacturer Minimum brand-new Stand Size: No as unused for Required Line: TV packaged Gloss Material: 51-65 applicable an packaging store in 1 was 84円 in Large New: full Dungeon Widely Gloss Pop-Up Height: No High undamaged Number 57 Assembly LE Item plastic 12 Screen Lights Style: Modern SHRUTI BOX~TEAK WOOD~SIZE(15" X 10" X 3")~440 Hz~SWAR PETI~MEDITspecifics Antique INC new Drawing Scale Type: Does Artist BY Pop-Up With Brand: Unbranded Diorama Item 8円 apply ?????? 12 EXTREME-SETS Dungeon not Ink 15 Vintage Olympic? Pins Various Countries Russia? Soviet BlockPop-Up v Teamsheet: Cup EXTREME-SETS 12 Rangers new specifics INC Diorama Scottish 2012 Mechanics Item Scale Initial: V Forres Surname 29 Clubs: Rangers Dungeon 1 09 BY 1円When Jad was born in Thailand and diagnosed with Down syndrome, his mother was overcome with sadness and disappointment.1 Min Read -
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OUR ORGANIZATION
- About UsThrough the power of sports, people with intellectual disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills and success. Our athletes inspire people in their communities and elsewhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
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Mission
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. -
History
From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities to a global movement, Special Olympics has been changing lives and attitudes since 1968. -
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, was a pioneer in the worldwide struggle for rights and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities. -
Leadership Teams
Special Olympics is led by a senior management team with broad corporate and nonprofit experience. Seven regional offices around the world are headed up by managing directors who support the ongoing growth and development of programs in their regions. In addition, Special Olympics has a Global Athlete Leadership Council which features an Athlete Leader from each of the seven regions and provides feedback, guidance, and ideas to the Special Olympics International Board of Directors and Leadership Team. -
About Intellectual Disabilities
Children and adults with intellectual disabilities inspire us every day at Special Olympics events around the world. But what are intellectual disabilities?
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#unifiedgenerationThe following is an excerpt by Fansided from the article titled Spreading the Benefits of Badminton:1 Min ReadThe following is an excerpt by Mental Floss from the article titled 11 Facts About Special Olympics:1 Min ReadWorld Autism Awareness Day is celebrated around the world on 2 April and designated by the United Nations to highlight the need to help improve the quality of life of those with autism so they can lead full and meaningful lives as an integral part of society.4 Min ReadDr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics, and Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Golisano Foundation, joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast alongside host Novie Craven.1 Min Read -
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