Hi there –– 

Around the world, there's a misperception that people with intellectual disabilities can’t do what others can. This must stop. Special Olympics is reaching out across the globe –– challenging everyone to see our athletes, and their talents, in a different way. 

Through the #ChallengeAccepted campaign, we aim to break negative expectations ... one challenge at a time. First up: a fun Jump Rope Challenge! You can join too(you don’t even need a jump rope), and challenge people to rethink what they believe about ability! Respond by filming yourself jumping rope, and posting it to your page to challenge YOUR followers (make sure to use the hashtag #SOChallengeAccepted!).

Join Alex, and athletes around the world, in the Jump Rope Challenge. Say you’re in and get to jumpin’! 

Jump, jump around, 

The Special Olympics Team