SO North America Resources

Bookmark this page to be sure to get timely resources for major Special Olympics promotions in North America. In many cases, the resources are files to download, so be sure to right-click and choose "Save As" to get the file on your computer.

Online Coaching Courses Resources

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2014 Special Olympics USA Games

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"Speechless" Resources

"Speechless" is the powerful public service announcement unveiled in June of 2012. The spot focuses on athlete Susie Doyens. Born with Down syndrome, Doyens remained practically mute for most of her childhood due to social pressure and anxiety. In “Speechless,” she literally shatters those fears and attributes her transformation to the confidence gained through Special Olympics.
 
The SONA Region is leading an effort to celebrate Susie’s story and amplify her “voice” by executing a multi-channel awareness campaign, centered on the “Speechless” television PSA, using her story to articulate the refreshed Special Olympics brand essence: “revealing the champion in each of us."

2012 SONA Marketing and Communications Meeting

Presentations and supporting materials from the 2012 SONA Marketing and Communications meeting in Orlando, April 24-16. Note: some presentations were not able to be shared for various reasons. The full Brand session presentation is not available for distribution at this time. SOI will be posting a version of the presentation on this site in the coming weeks.

Video News Release: SO-NBA Cares Unity Basketball (Feb 26, 2012)

 Below are links to video news release b-roll packages that are available for promotional use by Special Olympics programs for use with their local news media in order to generate awareness for Special Olympics and NBA Cares.  The use, distribution, exhibition, reproduction, adaptation, display or publication in any form of any of the below footage is limited to news coverage of the event.  Note any other usage is strictly prohibited.

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NBA Cares Photos

These are links to Flickr. To get full-size photos, click Actions in the upper left corner of the photo you like, then click View All Sizes. Download the one you want. Please observe the credit information and give credit where possible.

Capitol Hill Day 2012

Downloads and information for all Special Olympics North America Programs involved with the Feb. 8, 2012, Capitol Hill Day.

Videos

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Watch Me Fly: 3-4 minute video highlighting the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games that depicts the passion of sports seen through Special Olympics's athletes eyes.

Raise this Flag: 3-4 minute video highlighting the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games that focuses on all aspects of the Games, ie. Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Torch Run and the Cessna Airlift as well as moments in competition.

2010 Year in Review

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Coach Development

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Games and Competitions

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Project Unify

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Sports Development

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Urban Strategies

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Volunteer Management

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Special Olympics Blog

Defying Expectations

Georgie is emerging as the only bona fide athlete in the Seigenthaler-Hayes family. There is no sport he won’t try, no athletic endeavor he’s won’t pursue. No fear. No trembling. Just do it. That’s how George rolls.

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Posted on 2013-04-23 by Tim

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