Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookRoll the R-Word Off Your Tongue: The Evolution of a WordLong gone are the days where sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you. The simple combination of words such as…Apr 2, 20181Apr 2, 20181
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookHow to Deal With The R-Word at School: Guest Contribution from Luke Radel, Board Member of The 21…Hello, my name is Luke Radel. My brother, Mark, was born with Down syndrome and I serve as a board member on our local support group, The…Mar 8, 2018Mar 8, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookWhy We Spread the Word: Guest Submission by Rachel Lamm, Special Olympics North Carolina Youth…About 4 years ago my best friend, Jack, and I were at a bowling alley with a group of other athletes and unified partners. We had just…Feb 14, 2018Feb 14, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookThe Importance of Inclusion: Guest Submission by Tianyi Xu, Special Olympics East Asia Youth LeaderI have been volunteering for Special Olympics since 2016. At first I just regarded it as helping my community but soon I began to see the…Feb 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookWhy It’s About More Than the R-word and the Equality Double Standard: Guest Submission from Maura…Since I became the parent of a child with additional needs, I’ve looked at the world through different eyes. I saw very quickly that casual…Feb 12, 2018Feb 12, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookDisproving Stereotypes, One Subway Rider at a Time: Guest Submission from Nina Huang, Special…5:30 p.m., Subway Line 3, packed compartment, and packed mind. As the subway whistled into darkness, I was busy planning for the next…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookAcceptance and Inclusion Unite Us: Guest Submission from Yuchen Qian, Special Olympics East Asia…I first participated in Special Olympics activities 2 years ago, and was amazed at the force that unite people together, and the power to…Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookNo Barriers: Guest Submission from Che Ni, Special Olympics East Asia Youth LeaderI have been a volunteer for Special Olympics since 2015. I organized and participated in the first Unified School program in November 2016…Feb 2, 2018Feb 2, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookDifference Maker: Guest Submission from Jason Gieschen, Special Olympics International Global…50 years ago, Eunice Kennedy Shriver started Special Olympics. She came to our world and looked at us with dignity. She saw our abilities…Jan 31, 2018Jan 31, 2018
Dan BellowsinThe PlaybookGuest Submission: A Letter to Tom SeguraI am the mother of a sweet little boy with Down syndrome. Most days I’m just like any other Mom, busy with school, work, doctor…Jan 24, 20181Jan 24, 20181
