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The Risk of Trying

It didn't seem likely that Special Olympics would be different from the other events Susan Senator tried with Nat. Turns out it was. Find out why
It's What We DoSpecial Olympics harnesses the power of sports to unite communities in the spirit of acceptance and inclusion. See the story in pictures
A World of NeglectPeople with intellectual disabilities are often ignored, neglected or unthinkably abused. Watch video

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