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Special Olympics Makes Strides for Inclusive Health Systems in the Dominican Republic

Smiling pediatrician is looking over and checking out an athlete during a screening.
The Organization of American States (OAS) and Special Olympics signed an agreement to promote sports, physical activity, health, inclusive education, sustainable and human development, and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

7,000 Pairs of Shoes Donated for 2019 World Games Athletes

George Piece (on the left) and Bob Beamon (on the right) speak at the Southside Occupational Academy High School in Chicago. Two athletes are in the background watching George and Bob present the shoes to an audience.
Longtime athlete and Special Olympics employee organizes initiative to address a global need.
Athletes

A Sister Looks Back on her Family Legacy

Black and white photo of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Richard Daley, Melanie and Kevin O'Brien and representative. Richard Daley is presenting an Honorary Chairman Chicago Special Olympics document to Kevin.
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley meets with Eunice Kennedy Shriver, William McFetridge, and Special Olympics athletes, including Kevin O’Brien, before the first International Special Olympics Summer Games in 1968.
Community Impact

James Pierce Regains His Smile

James Pierce before and after emergency dental care.
James Pierce, a 42 year old Special Olympics athlete from Kentucky with Down syndrome, was recently referred to the Henry Hood medical center for care.
Community Impact

Sibling Engagement Empowering the Inclusion Revolution

Group of Special Olympics family, friends, unified athletes, and athletes standing in a semi circle and looking up for a photo. Everyone is wearing a red short sleeve Special Olympics t-shirt.
Participants at the Special Olympics Africa Sibling and Family Workshop speak about the important role siblings play.
Community Impact

Better Health Starts with Healthy Athletes

By Stephanie Corkett, September 12, 2018
Dr Steven Perlman standing next to Special Olympics Athlete Dustin Plunkett with their arms around one antoher smiling
How important is it to get a second opinion? Ask any of the over 1.7 million athletes screened by the Special Olympics Health Program.
Athletes

Jamie Foxx Learned ‘How to Live’ from Sister, a Special Olympics Athlete

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DeOndra Dixon, long time Special Olympics athlete, inspires everyone she meets, especially her Oscar-winning brother, Jamie Foxx.
Community Impact

Health Focus: Building Healthy Communities

By Aoife O'Grady, August 16, 2018
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Every day fantastic, innovative work is happening within the health sphere in Special Olympics—contributing to our Inclusion Revolution! One fine example is the Healthy Communities programme, supported by the Golisano Foundation.
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Volunteer with Healthy Athletes

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Join the more than 90,000 health care providers and students worldwide who have volunteered with the Healthy Athletes program.
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