Monthly Archives: April 2011

Friday Fun: A Week in Review

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

Happy Friday! It’s almost time for the weekend, which means it’s time to celebrate some of the amazing things taking place throughout our Special Olympics community! And what better way to do that then by sharing some fantastic and fun … Continue reading →

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Drum roll please: Lady Gaga Changed!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Rarely does a day go by when each of us doesn’t think of something in the world we’d like to change.  Sometimes, we’d like to change someone we know and love.  Sometimes, we’d like to change our school or work … Continue reading →

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Eddie Barbanell at UT Austin

Posted on April 14, 2011 by

Special Olympics Board Director Eddie Barbanell is a passionate and outspoken advocate in the on-going battle to eradicate the R-word.  He’s also an actor, does some amazing Shakespeare scenes and a Special Olympics Florida athlete.  We always say there is … Continue reading →

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It’s not a “disability”. It’s a different ability!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

Many people today view individuals with disabilities as different people based upon their appearances and behaviors. To me and other individuals with and without disabilities, these kinds of viewpoints are very derogative. I say this myself because people have doubted … Continue reading →

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Partnership to Provide Free Hearing Aids to Special Olympics Athletes

Posted on April 8, 2011 by

Special Olympics athletes with hearing impairments will finally be able to enjoy the roars of the cheering crowds as they compete, thanks to a three-year agreement between Phonak US and the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing program. As part of the … Continue reading →

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A picture is worth a thousand words

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

You’ve heard that phrase before, right?  Well this one blew me away.  Check out the focus of Special Olympics Team USA powerlifter Jermaine Edie from New York.  He was lifting more than 400 lbs. at the time, I think, which was … Continue reading →

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April 7 — World Health Day

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

April 7 is World Health Day, as declared by the World Health Organization, but the health of Special Olympics athletes and others with intellectual disabilities is the focus of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program every day. Every year, Healthy … Continue reading →

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Youth Activation at W.T. Woodson High School

Posted on April 6, 2011 by

Recently, I attended a presentation done by the W.T. Woodson DECA officers. I was very astonished by what they accomplished with the youth project funding they received from Project UNIFY.  I witnessed firsthand how Project UNIFY works on the grass … Continue reading →

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Kathryn Clark is a White House Champion of Change

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

The White House launched a cool program today called “Champions of Change: Winning the Future Across America” in which they recognize “ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things.”  The official press release says the series will be “profiling Americans whose work is … Continue reading →

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The Red Shoelaces

Posted on April 1, 2011 by

Quick note of thanks for all the support after the Colbert Report and Bill Maher interviews.  I hope the interviews can serve as catalysts to heighten the urgency around our messages of inclusion, acceptance and respect for people with intellectual … Continue reading →

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