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Articles by "Special Olympics, Inc."
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May 2012Pursuing the Full-Promise of the Law for People with DisabilitiesBy Timothy P. Shriver, SOI Chairman and CEO A few months ago, I learned of...
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March 2012Special Olympics Swaying U.S. Lawmakers on EKS ActSince February’s annual Special Olympics Capitol Hill Day, 26 representatives and...
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January 2012 Healthy Athletes Honors Dr. Gilbert HererBy Darcie Mersereau, VP, Health Programs This month I must announce a major transition in Healthy Athletes, as one of our founders takes a step back from daily involvement in our program...
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November 2011 Family Health Forums -- Fostering Healthier Lifestyles and Behavior ChangeHealth educators often say that knowledge is “necessary but not sufficient” for behavior change. Even once we know what we need to do ...
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September 2011
Building Local Capacity the Key to Healthy Athletes’ FutureFor years, Healthy Athletes has received strong support from governments around the world, from national health ministries to local, state, and provincial he...
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July 2011
Healthy Athletes & World Games: the Narrative has just BegunAs I walked through the Healthy Athletes venue at the 2011 World Summer Games in Athens Greece on June 24th I saw a huge open space, colorful carpet...
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June 2011Healthy Athletes at World Games: Helping Athletes Achieve their BestOn June 25, the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games will open at Kallimarmaron Panathenaikon Stadium in Athens, Greece. These World Games will bring together 7,000...
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April 2011Expanding Follow-up Care -- The Evolution of Healthy AthletesOver the years, Healthy Athletes has provided screenings, education, and some care to athletes. We have screened for sensorineural hearing loss, identified gait abnormalities...
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March 2011Volunteer Experience at Asia Pacific TTT Illustrates the Spirit of Healthy AthletesRecently, I received an update from the field that reinforced both the diversity and the underlying sameness in who we are – clinical directors, v...
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November 2010From the Vice President's Desk -- Healthy Athletes' Runup to the 2011 World Games The entire Special Olympics Movement is gearing up for our 2011 Summer World Games, which will take place in Athens, Greece next June 25 – ...
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