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Help us reach our goal on World Health Day       Hi there –– Did you know that people with intellectual disabilities (ID) on average die 16-20 years sooner than the general population? That’s because they don’t have equal access to quality health care, and their health risks are higher. …

It's World Health Day.       Hi there, At Special Olympics, there’s one thing we know for sure: people with intellectual disabilities (ID) make the world a more joyous place. That’s why we’re on a mission to give people with ID every opportunity to thrive in sports –– and in life. Our w…

Are you a Special Olympics expert?       Hi there –– Did you see Nick’s email on Friday? Our Inclusive Health quiz is pretty eye-opening when it comes to shedding a light on the health disparities our athletes and people with intellectual disabilities (ID) face on a daily basis. Your supp…

Can you get these questions right?       Hi there, How bad are the health care disparities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID)? It's time to find out. Take our new Inclusive Health Quiz — some of what you find out might shock you, but it is CRITICAL information for anyone who lo…

Athletes are at greater risk during this pandemic       At Special Olympics we’ve made it our mission to both provide sports opportunities and support quality health care so athletes can live and play to their fullest potential. It’s never been more important to support that health care …

Support inclusive health today.       The pandemic is yet another barricade for athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities (ID) to access the health resources they so desperately need and deserve. We’ve never given up on our quest to ensure people with ID have equal access to…

Sign the petition today.       Did you know that Special Olympics is the largest health care organization for people with intellectual disabilities (ID)? It’s true –– and our work to promote and provide inclusive and equitable health care for all has never been more essential. Here’s the s…

How we are staying safe and connected       To our Special Olympics Family, We hope this email finds you well during these unprecedented times. Whether you are an athlete, coach, parent, volunteer, supporter, or friend of Special Olympics, we are keeping you in our thoughts. Today we are …

Imagine the impact you could have       Both of these things are true about Special Olympics, friends: We are transforming lives — by giving millions of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) the chance to make lifelong friends and be amazing! There is so, so much more left for us to …

You'll be inspired to step up!       Every year, Special Olympics holds tens of thousands of events around the world. Each competition is a joyous movement of athletes and others coming together to change the world, and it'll change your life to be a part of it!There are many ways to help t…

Check out this video to see how amazing it is when we all work together.       Hi there, Welcome to the Special Olympics team! If there's one thing you should know about us, it's this: Special Olympics athletes are unstoppable. Every day, they take on new challenges, gain new confidence, an…