Special Olympics: Games, Rules, Events Information | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World list of Special Olympics publications offers a diverse range of articles, research papers, and documents covering various aspects of the Special Olympics movement. These publications include topics such as event announcements, equipment innovations, athlete profiles, health initiatives, and rule explanations for different sports. The database features both peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed content, providing valuable insights for athletes, coaches, families, and researchers interested in the Special Olympics. Articles range from practical information like basketball rules and cycling guidelines to inspiring stories of athlete couples and community impact. This comprehensive collection serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand or participate in Special Olympics activities, offering both technical knowledge and human interest stories that highlight the importance of inclusive sports.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Inflatable Packabocce Courts Set Standard for Special Olympics Inflatable bocce courts developed in New Zealand are used at the Special Olympics World Games, making the sport more accessible globally. | ✓ ✓ | 2023/06/13 2025/12/17 |
| Portable Bocce Courts Expand Special Olympics Access Lightweight inflatable Packabocce courts make bocce more accessible for Special Olympics athletes, including those with mobility challenges, across the United States. | ✓ ✓ | 2018/04/09 2025/12/17 |
| Above and Beyond From Two Special Olympics Athlete Couples Inclusive Sports and Unified Teams can promote the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | 2016/10/02 | |
| Special Olympics Narrows Health Gap Faced by People with Intellectual Disabilities Special Olympics outlines results of successful two-year old Healthy Communities initiative and announces it will expand the program from 14 to 100 sites by 2025. | 2014/11/22 | |
| An Encounter with Carlsbad2 Special Olympians Trip to New Mexico to attend wedding results in chance meeting of Special Olympians Carlsbad2 who were in Farmington, New Mexico to participate in sporting events. | 2014/09/01 2021/11/13 | |
| 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games to be Held in Vancouver 2014 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games will bring athletes with an intellectual disability volunteer coaches and officials to Vancouver to compete at the University of British Columbia. | 2011/08/04 | |
| AT&T Joins Forces With Special Olympics Launch of a new cause to support the organization and its mission to provide sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | 2011/05/10 2016/06/13 | |
| Free Hearing Aids for Special Olympics Athletes Phonak US will donate hearing aids to be distributed during free hearing screenings provided at Special Olympics events. | 2011/04/07 | |
| Special Olympics Georgia Receives $80,000 Grant From UPS Foundation Special Olympics Georgia received a $80,000 grant from The UPS Foundation the charitable arm of UPS. | 2011/01/04 | |
| Special Olympics Georgia Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver Week Special Olympics Georgia Celebrates First Eunice Kennedy Shriver Week Sept 22-26. | 2010/09/21 | |
| Special Olympics Badminton Rules and Regulations Official Special Olympic Sports Rules list that govern all Special Olympics Badminton competitions. | 2010/09/03 2018/11/29 | |
| Eunice Kennedy Shriver Legacy Honored Globally On September 25th Eunice Kennedy Shriver devoted her life to fighting for the rights of those with intellectual disabilities. | 2010/08/10 | |
| Special Olympics Cycling Information The cycling facilities involved in Special Olympics Cycling competitions must meet various standards. | 2010/07/16 2018/11/29 | |
| Special Olympics Bowling Information and Rules Bowling is a Special Olympics sport that is growing in popularity due to its leisurely nature and its competitive spirit. | 2010/07/13 2018/11/29 | |
| Special Olympics Basketball Rules and Information Special Olympics has a number of rules associated with the basketball games played in their competitions. | 2010/07/11 2018/04/10 | |
| The Special Olympics Athletics Program Special Olympics Athletics track and field-based events and training to develop complete fitness and compete in any sport. | 2010/07/08 2011/01/11 | |
| Special Olympics and Aquatics People with disabilities who pursue aquatics through Special Olympics become successful swimmers and competitors. | 2010/07/03 2019/04/29 | |
| Competition Begins at Special Olympics Minnesota's 2010 Summer Games Events and competition times for 2010 Special Olympics Minnesota Summer Games June 17-19. | 2010/06/17 | |
| Adopt Rubber Ducks to Benefit Georgia Special Olympics Athletes Yellow rubber ducks can be adopted for only $5 each in order to raise funds towards Special Olympics Georgia. | 2010/06/11 2017/12/24 | |
| Special Olympics Minnesota Athletes to Compete at Summer Games Nearly 1,300 athletes to compete June 17-19 at the University of Minnesota. | 2010/06/10 | |
| Special Olympics Georgia State Summer Games Athletes and coaches from Georgia will compete in Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) State Summer Games May 21-23. | 2010/05/18 2017/12/24 | |
| Special Olympics Athletes Competing at State Indoor Winter Games in Cobb County Athletes from Georgia will compete in Special Olympics Georgias State Indoor Winter Games in Cobb County this weekend. | 2010/01/13 | |
| Special Olympics Georgia Receives $80,000 Grant Grant will be used for training and competition in Olympic-type sports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. | 2009/12/17 | |
| Hooters Donates Over $20,000 to Special Olympics Hooters hard work in raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics in North Carolina. | 2009/10/05 | |
| Coverage of Special Olympics - Where Were the Major Television Networks I guess the major network television media did not think the Special Olympics were special nor Olympics. | 2009/03/23 2026/03/28 | |
| Spread the Word to End the R Word Campaign Campaign to eliminate derogatory R-word launched by Special Olympics and youth advocates to promote respectful language about intellectual disabilities. | ✓ ✓ | 2009/03/11 2025/11/21 |
| Special Olympics Flame of Hope The Flame of Hope is a symbol of the Special Olympics used in the same spirit as the Olympic Flame at the Olympic Games. | 2009/02/05 2017/12/24 |
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