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Governance

Preface

These Special Olympics Official General Rules have been revised and restated to provide current and consolidated guidance to all accredited Special Olympics Programs and Local Organizing Committees. This revised edition of the General Rules was adopted by the Special Olympics Board of Directors on 5 June 2022. A full description of the amendments is contained in a Written Summary of Amendments available at www.specialolympics.org. The amended text and reorganization of the Articles are included herein.
Health Messenger

“Becoming a Health Messenger” Training

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The aim of Health Messenger training includes providing athletes with a technical skill set that enhances their ability to be leaders and advocates for themselves and others in all aspects of health (e.g., health, fitness, with healthcare providers). The training empowers athletes to advocate for the health needs of people with intellectual disabilities and promotes athletes' knowledge of health and change in health behaviors.
Health Messenger

Health Messenger Basics

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In order to create more effective public health programs, improve health systems and have community engagement supporting the health of people with intellectual disabilities (ID), people with ID must have leadership roles.

Health Messenger

Health Messengers in Action

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This page provides examples of Health Messenger activities that may inspire other Special Olympics Programs about what Health Messengers can do to use their leadership skills in health and fitness education and in advocacy to influence change in their communities.
Health Messenger

Become a Mentor

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A Health Messenger Mentor is someone who supports the athlete in their training as a Health Messenger and in their Health Messenger role after the training is over. Mentors can be coaches, family members, Special Olympics staff members or friends (including Unified Partners). This page contains resources to learn about the role of Mentors in supporting Health Messengers and the required training to become a mentor.

Healthy Communities Webinars

January 2023

A global overview of Community Health Workers and the role they play in advancing inclusive health.Slides (PDF)
Leadership Development

Event Leader

The role of an Event Leader is to participate in the planning, promotion, and execution process of Special Olympics events. There are several types of leadership roles athletes can do before, during, and after events.

The purpose of the training course is to provide event leaders with the required knowledge that will allow them to take on leadership roles in the planning, promotion, and execution of Special Olympics events.
Leadership Development

Event Leader

The role of an Event Leader is to participate in the planning, promotion, and execution process of Special Olympics events. There are several types of leadership roles athletes can do before, during, and after events.

The purpose of the training course is to provide event leaders with the required knowledge that will allow them to take on leadership roles in the planning, promotion, and execution of Special Olympics events.

Athlete Leadership

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If we want a more inclusive organization and accepting world, Special Olympics athletes must be allowed to contribute in ways beyond the sports field. One of the most powerful ways we do this is through Athlete Leadership, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities in leadership roles.
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